# UI-DBP-013 - Excel Automation Misuse

> **Rule ID:** `UI-DBP-013`

**Rule ID:** `UI-DBP-013`

**Scope:** Activity

**Default action**: Warning

This rule applies to activities that are part of both the Classic
and the Modern UI Automation experiences.

## Description

Checks if there are any UI Automation activities used to automate Excel. We recommend using the
Excel activity package when automating in Excel, as those activities are especially
designed to work with Microsoft Excel and have a far greater chance of success when
performing complex tasks.