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Delete a Column in Excel

SunHung1
Level 4
Hi Expert,

I would like to delete a column in Excel. 

I have follow the steps perfectly in the video: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNL14z4R7M4

However it is giving an error message: 
ERROR: Exception : Failed to select row: The given key was not present in the dictionary.

All input are valid, really have no idea why it is giving such error, would you please help?
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JaneJebarson
Level 3
The input parameters used for the select action seems correct. 

You can find the error reason by trying the following options ;

1) Use worksheet exists action before select action ( this will helps to find  the sheet name you are trying to work is  already exits) 
2) Use close all instances and retry the action from create instance stage.

VedSengupta
Level 6
Hello Sun Hung,
Cell reference B1:BX where X is the row till which you might want to delete.
Can you please try this and check once?
------------------------------ Best Regards, Ved Sengupta RPA Developer Deloitte India (Offices of the US) Bangalore | INDIA *If you find this post helpful mark it as best answer* ------------------------------

Hello @SunHung

You can follow as below, this works fine.

1. Make sure there are no grouped, Hidden Columns present in the sheet.
2. Input the exact SheetName
3. Add a show stage so that you see what's happening in the excel
4 .We are using shift Left as we are deleting Columns.

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Regards,
Murali



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