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File ID of an Excel shared file when using 'Get file content'

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Posted on by CU12091103-0 23
Hi all,
I'm using "Get file content" to retrieve the content of an Excel file shared by someone else from their OneDrive, but the action requires the file ID instead of the URL link.
'm not sure how to obtain the file ID. Any suggestions?
Thank you in advance!
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    Michael E. Gernaey Profile Picture
    Michael E. Gernaey 53,976 Moderator on at
    Hi,
     
    Use the Get File content by Path Action instead
     
  • CU12091103-0 Profile Picture
    CU12091103-0 23 on at
    hi FLMike,
    The 'Get file content using path' is not working either, an error appears when I use it

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