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# Use the WriteToExcel component

# Use the WriteToExcel component {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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Write the data to a worksheet of a Microsoft Excel file as part of an
automation Workflow by using the WriteToExcel component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

You can configure the properties for the WriteToExcel component. For more information
about these properties, see [Properties of the Data Writer components](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/kPAZ0fS2ma9lXKAjjinViQ "Learn about the properties of the Data Writer components in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").

## Procedure

1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to UtilitiesData Writer.
2. Drag the WriteToExcel component to the Design surface.
3. To configure the input fields, see [Configure port properties](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/d92L75lHSFmmidzeOPPgTw "Configure how data is passed to the input fields of a component or method in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").
4. Connect the data and control ports of the WriteToExcel component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.  
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   | Port type | Purpose of connection | Mandatory? |
   |-|-|-|
   | Data In (Filepath) | Passes the path to the Excel file from a previously executed component. | Yes |
   | Data In (SheetName) | Passes the name of the sheet in the Excel file to which data will be written from a previously executed component. | Yes |
   | Data In (Data) | Passes the data that will be written from a previously executed component. | Yes |
   | Control In | Connects to the Control Out port of one or more components. | Yes |
   | Control Out | Connects to the Control In port of any other component. | No. Connecting the port is optional. |
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5. **Optional:** To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.

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