Set Column Width

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Note: The Actions Quick Reference provides a complete list of actions that you can print for easy reference.

What is the Set Column Width Action?

The Set Column Width Action changes the width of one or more columns in an Excel workbook.

Creating a Set Column Width Action

Drag and drop the Selector onto the Targets list in the target workbook to display the available target options. Continue to drag the Selector to the Column option, expanding the available Column Options . Choose the desired column option:

  • Current Column - Performs the action to the active column in the workbook
  • Exact Column - Performs the action to a column specified by the user
  • Column Range - Performs the action to a defined range of columns

Note: An Exact Column can also be accessed by targeting it directly.

If this is the first time the workbook was targeted, Nintex RPA LE will attempt to create a workbook connection automatically. (For more information about Microsoft Excel workbook connections, read the Excel Connections article.)

A preview of the target column is displayed along with a button that allows you to modify the column to target .  (For more information about modifying a target column, read the Understanding Excel Targets section of the Understanding Targets article.)

Select the Set Column Width Action from the Actions list.

Select the Rules to change the Connection for this Action. Both the Timing  and Error settings for this action may be configured to fine tune the how the Action will run.

Note: For more information about the timing and error settings, go to Action Builder.

Select how the column should be sized.  Selecting the Auto fit option will cause the column to be sized to accommodate the tallest value in the row. If the Specific height option is selected, you will be required to supply a height in points

Optionally add Notes to the Action to document any special instructions or functionality. When the Run Switchis set to Run, the action will be executed after clicking OK.

Note: The run switch is set to Run by default. To create or modify this action without executing it, click the slider to change the option to Don't Run.  For more information, go to Action Builder.

Click the OK button to save the Action.