# Read Cell

> `UiPath.AppleNumbers.Activities.ReadCell`

`UiPath.AppleNumbers.Activities.ReadCell`

Reads data from a specified cell in an Apple Numbers spreadsheet.

This activity reads the value from a single cell in an Apple Numbers spreadsheet. You can specify the sheet name, table name, and cell address in A1 notation, for example, `A1`. The activity supports different cell value types including text, numbers, booleans, and dates, letting you retrieve data in the appropriate format.

:::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 Apple Numbers spreadsheet file to read from.
  + **Use a File Resource** - You can select this option to change the current field to **File** so you can browse for the file location.
  + **Use Local File** - Select this option to switch back to the initial field. This option is visible only when the **File** field is also present, which happens after you select the previous option **Use a File Resource**.
* **Sheet** - The name of the sheet to read from, for example, Sheet1.
* **Cell range** - The cell range to read in A1 notation, for example, `A1`.
  :::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**

**Input**
* **Table name** - The name of the table to read from, for example, Table 1.

**Options**
* **Cell value type** - The type of value to read from the cell, such as Text, Number, Boolean, or DateTime. Select one of the following options:
  + **General**
  + **Text**
  + **Number**
  + **Integer**
  + **Date**
  + **Time**
  + **Date and Time**

**Output**
* **Result** - The value read from the cell.