# Excel coded automation APIs

> APIs allow you to access and interact with the services offered in the **Manage Packages** menu. You can use these APIs when you design coded automations. Visit [Coded Automations](https://docs.uipath.com/studio/standalone/2023.10/user-guide/coded-automations-introduction) to learn about coded automations and how to design them using APIs.
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Using **Go to Definition** (`F12`) lets you access the definition of UiPath APIs for a certain service. We recommend relying only on the directly exposed APIs when you implement coded automations. Other APIs that are not directly exposed with a service are subject to change without prior notification.
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APIs allow you to access and interact with the services offered in the **Manage Packages** menu. You can use these APIs when you design coded automations. Visit [Coded Automations](https://docs.uipath.com/studio/standalone/2023.10/user-guide/coded-automations-introduction) to learn about coded automations and how to design them using APIs.
:::note
Using **Go to Definition** (`F12`) lets you access the definition of UiPath APIs for a certain service. We recommend relying only on the directly exposed APIs when you implement coded automations. Other APIs that are not directly exposed with a service are subject to change without prior notification.
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## Overloads

APIs often have overloads, which means they provide multiple versions of the same method with different parameter options. Overloads allow you to customize the behavior of the API based on your specific requirements. For example, a UI Automation API may have an overload that accepts a timeout parameter to specify the maximum time to wait for a UI element to appear before ending execution.

By using the APIs with their respective overloads, you can achieve your desired automation logic and behavior.