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can not open Excel by using UI FLOWS

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I am try to open excel which located in local folder by using UI FLOWS. but blank excel opens. Do not open which I selected. could you please advice how to solve this issue? 

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    krkinnan Microsoft Employee on at
    Re: can not open Excel by using UI FLOWS

    Hi @Anonymous

    This video tutorial shows one way to record File Open and Save in Excel using input variables.  

    How to convert xls files into xlsx using Desktop UI flows | Microsoft Power Automate

    Hope this helps.

     

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