# Create Spreadsheet

> Create Spreadsheet activity that creates a new LibreOffice Calc spreadsheet file in the specified folder.

`UiPath.LibreOfficeCalc.Activities.CreateSpreadsheet`

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The **LibreOffice Calc** activities package is available in preview.
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## Description

Creates a new spreadsheet file in the specified folder.

This activity creates a new LibreOffice Calc spreadsheet file, optionally password-protected, and returns it as a resource. You can pass the result directly to other LibreOffice Calc activities.

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This package requires LibreOffice to be installed, and runs on Windows x64 or macOS 13.3 or later on Apple Silicon.
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## Project compatibility

Windows | Cross-platform

## Configuration

You can configure the activity and its properties as follows:

* **Folder path** - The folder where the new spreadsheet file is created. The folder must exist.
* **File name** - The name of the new file, without extension. The extension is appended automatically based on the selected type.
* **Type** - The file format of the new spreadsheet. Select one of the following options:
  + **ODS** - OpenDocument Spreadsheet (`.ods`). This is the default option.
  + **XLSX** - Office Open XML Spreadsheet (`.xlsx`).

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For more details on the plus menu options, see [Designing automations](https://docs.uipath.com/studio/standalone/latest/user-guide/designing-automations).
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### Properties panel

#### Options
* **First sheet name** - The name of the first sheet in the new spreadsheet. Defaults to `Sheet1`. If you leave it empty, the default sheet name is used.
* **If the spreadsheet already exists** - The conflict resolution behavior when a spreadsheet with the same name already exists. Select one of the following options:
  + **Don't replace** - Fails if an existing file is found. This is the default option.
  + **Replace** - Replaces the existing file.
  + **Auto rename** - Automatically renames the new file by appending a number.
* **Password** - An optional password to protect the new spreadsheet file. Only applies to formats that support encryption.

#### Output
* **Spreadsheet** - The newly created spreadsheet. You can pass it directly to the **Resource file** field of another LibreOffice Calc activity.