# Export Spreadsheet (preview)

> Export Spreadsheet activity that exports an Apple Numbers spreadsheet to Excel or PDF format.

`UiPath.AppleNumbers.Activities.ExportSpreadsheet`

## Description

Exports an Apple Numbers spreadsheet to Microsoft Excel or PDF format.

This activity converts a source `.numbers` file to Excel (`.xlsx`) or PDF and returns the exported file as a resource that you can pass to other activities. You can control the output name, folder, and how to handle an existing output file.

:::note
This package only runs on macOS systems with Apple Numbers installed.
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## Project compatibility

Windows | Cross-platform

## Configuration

You can configure the activity and its properties as follows:

* **File (local path)** - The path to the source Apple Numbers file to export.
  + **Use a File Resource** - Switches to a file resource reference instead of a plain path. You can browse for a file in either mode; this only changes how the reference is stored.
  + **Use Local File** - Switches back to the plain path field, restoring your previous value.
  :::note
  For more details on the plus menu options, check [Designing automations](https://docs.uipath.com/studio/standalone/latest/user-guide/designing-automations).
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### Properties panel

#### Options
* **Format** - The output format. Select one of the following options:
  + **Excel** - Exports to an Excel (`.xlsx`) file. This is the default option.
  + **PDF** - Exports to a PDF file.
* **Output folder path** - The folder where the exported file is saved. Defaults to the same folder as the source file.
* **Output file name** - The name of the exported file without extension. Defaults to the source file name. Any extension you provide is ignored.
* **Conflict resolution** - What to do if the output file already exists. Select one of the following options:
  + **Overwrite** - Replaces the existing file.
  + **Don't Replace** - Throws an exception. This is the default option.
  + **Rename** - Appends a numeric suffix to create a unique file name, for example, `Report 2.xlsx`.

#### Output
* **Exported file** - The exported file as a resource. Can be passed directly to other Apple Numbers activities.