Use the GetExcelSheetNames component

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  • Updated July 31, 2025
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    • Get the names of the sheets in an Excel file as part of an automation Workflow by using the GetExcelSheetNames component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

    Before you begin

    To use the ReadFromExcel component, install Microsoft Access Database Engine.

    Role required: none

    About this task

    The GetExcelSheetNames component can work with other components or methods in an automation Workflow.

    You can configure the properties for the GetExcelSheetNames component. For more information about these properties, see Properties of the Data Reader components.

    Procedure

    1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to Utilities > Data Reader.
    2. Drag the GetExcelSheetNames component to the Design surface.
    3. To configure the input fields, see Configure port properties.
    4. Connect the data and control ports of the GetExcelSheetNames component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.
      Parameter Description Data Port type Data type
      Filepath The path to the Excel file to get the sheet names. Data In String
      Return Returns sheet names as array of strings. Data Out String[]
    5. To preview the data, right-click the Return field and click Preview Data.
    6. Optional: To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.