Dynamic Excel column reference in StudioX

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I have a downloaded file that may have the columns in any order. I have an automation in which I insert a column AFTER a named column (e.g., insert a column “FullName” after the column “LastName”), and then I want to populate a formula in the new column (e.g., a formula that combines “FirstName” and “LastName”). However, I can’t find a way to reference the new column by its header, such that I can populate the new column with a formula. Because it can be anywhere on the sheet, I can’t reliably say to populate column N, for example.

Is there a way to reference a column by its header in StudioX so that I can Write Cell in, for example, “FullName” row 2, and then autofill the rest of column?

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Hi there,
I found your question when I looked for answer to my issue.
Anyway since I am here I try to answer, one of the possible solution to your issue is to automate each step on excel app level. For example, first find the fixed name of a column, then step right using tab key, then insert column in the płacę you landed, then go to top using ctrl and up arrow, then insert the column name. It’s not sophisticated way of automation but hopefully should do the job. Let me know :slight_smile:

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I’m looking for an answer to this situation, too. I have created a table (using Format as Table). Then I can use Write Cell to put in a formula that uses the column names (e.g., =[@[PRICE]] * [@[QTY]]).

If I want to refer to the cells in a column of that table in Excel, I can use a structure reference (e.g., [TOTAL]). How can I refer to the cells like that in UiPath StudioX?

Currently, I have to use cell referencing in StudioX. (e.g., SalesData.Sheet(“Sales”).Range(“E2:E3269”)