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Speed Up Your Excel Automation in Power Automate Using SQL Queries

🚀 Tired of slow and clunky Excel automation in Power Automate Desktop? In this tutorial, you'll learn the fastest and most efficient way to read and update .XLSX files by treating them as a SQL database. Say goodbye to the time-consuming 'Launch Excel' and 'Read from worksheet' actions!

This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to set up an SQL connection directly to your Excel file, allowing you to run SELECT and UPDATE queries instantly. This method is a game-changer for anyone looking to optimize their RPA flows and handle large amounts of data in Excel without ever opening the file.

✅ *What you will learn in this video:*
How to set up and use the 'Open SQL Connection' action for an Excel file.
Building the correct connection string using the Microsoft Access Database Engine.
How to download and install the Access Database Engine if it's not on your machine.
Writing a 'SELECT' query to retrieve specific rows of data from a sheet.
Writing an 'UPDATE' query to modify data directly in your Excel file.
Why this database method is superior to traditional Excel actions in Power Automate.

🕒 *TIMESTAMPS:*
00:00 - Introduction: Using Excel as a Database
00:49 - Setting Up the 'Open SQL Connection' Action
01:11 - Choosing the Correct Microsoft Access Database Engine
01:36 - How to Download the Database Engine (If Needed)
02:07 - Building the Connection String (File Path & Extended Properties)
04:06 - Reading Data from Excel with a SELECT Query
05:46 - Updating Data in Excel with an UPDATE Query
08:00 - Verifying the Updated Data in the Excel File
08:11 - Conclusion & Why This Method is Faster

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