# Read Cell Formula

> `UiPath.Excel.Activities.Business.ReadCellFormulaX`

`UiPath.Excel.Activities.Business.ReadCellFormulaX`

Copies the formula from a spreadsheet cell. The activity can be used with an Excel file selected for a parent [Use Excel File](https://docs.uipath.com/activities/other/latest/productivity/excel-application-card) activity or with the Project Notebook.

## Configuring the activity

#### In the body of the activity

* **Cell** - Select **Plus** on the right side of the field and then, from the menu, select an Excel file and a named cell whose formula to read, or select **Indicate in Excel** to indicate a cell directly from the file. Alternatively, you can select **Custom Input** to enter a cell address manually, or **Open in Advanced Editor** to enter a VB expression.
* **Save to** - Select **Plus** on the right side of the field and then, from the menu, select where to save the formula:

  + Save to the Project Notebook or a parent Excel file. For example, you can save to a cell in an Excel file.
  + **Copy to clipboard** - Save the formula to the clipboard.
  + **Save for Later Use** - Save the formula for later use in the project.
  + **Open in Advanced Editor** - Enter a VB expression.

#### Properties panel

**Common**

* **DisplayName** - The name displayed for the activity in the Designer panel.

**Input**

* **Cell** - See **Cell** in the body of the activity.

**Misc**

* **Private** - If selected, the values of variables and arguments are no longer logged at Verbose level.

**Output**

* **Save to** - See **Save to** in the body of the activity.