# Insert Column

> Insert Column activity that inserts a new column into a table in Excel.

`UiPath.Excel.Activities.ExcelInsertColumn`

## Description

Inserts a new column into a table. If no position is specified, the column is inserted at the end of the table. Can only be used in the Excel Application Scope or Use Excel File activities.

## Project compatibility

Windows - Legacy | Windows

## Properties

:::note
Strings must be placed between quotation marks.
:::

### Input

* **TableName** - The name of the table in which to add a new column. Only String variables and strings are supported.
* **ColumnName** - The name of the column that you want to add. Only String variables and strings are supported.
* **Position** - The column number where to add a new column. The column count starts at 0\. Only Integer variables and integers are supported.
* **SheetName** - The name of the sheet in which to add a new column. By default, this is filled in with "Sheet1." Only String variables are supported.

### Common

* **DisplayName** - The display name of the activity.

### Misc

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

## Example of using the Insert Column activity

You can see how the **Insert Column** activity is used in an example that incorporates multiple activities and it is used for managing multiple databases. You can check and download the example from [here](https://docs.uipath.com/activities/other/latest/productivity/manage-databases-in-excel).