Learn how to use Power Automate for desktop to open, read, and manipulate Excel files with various Microsoft Excel actions.

Aug 31, 2024 · I'm trying to open an Excel file (extension .xlsx) with Power Automate desktop that is in SharePoint or, failing that, download it and then open it with Launch Excel, but I can't do …

Jun 4, 2025 · Learn how to extract data from an Excel file using Power Automate Desktop. Follow this step-by-step guide to read and use Excel data in your automation flows.

Mar 14, 2024 · The parameter of “ExcelInstance” will retrieve the data type of ExcelInstance in our flow, and put it in the dropdown, we can easily choose which Excel file to read the values from …

Then, we'll walk you through creating a flow, setting up variables, and using date and time functions to open Excel files automatically.

May 31, 2025 · Learn how to read a local Excel file and convert it into a Data Table using Power Automate Desktop. Easily loop through rows, display data in message boxes, and enhance …

Feb 26, 2025 · Integrate Power Automate with Excel for the web and desktop to automate repetitive tasks, reduce errors, and improve productivity. For example, you can track customer …

Jan 21, 2020 · It isn’t stated directly in the official documentation, but there are only three ways to access the file (quoting from the documentation): Pick a file from the file picker.

Feb 17, 2025 · I needed to manipulate Excel files stored in SharePoint document libraries, so I researched the available Excel actions. Here’s a comprehensive summary of what I found. …