ActionMicrosoft ExcelUpdated May 2026

What worksheets are in this Excel workbook?

Short answer: Drop the "Microsoft Excel → List Excel Worksheets" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

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Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
Workbook DriveItem ID drive_item_id	string	Required	ID of the .xlsx file in OneDrive/SharePoint

Sample request

{
  "drive_item_id": "{{trigger.drive_item_id}}"
}

Returns

{
  "value": [
    {
      "id": "{00...}",
      "name": "Sheet1",
      "position": 0
    }
  ]
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for List Excel Worksheets.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Gmail → Microsoft Excel

1 Gmail triggers

Slack → Microsoft Excel

13 Slack triggers

Google Sheets → Microsoft Excel

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Microsoft Excel

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about List Excel Worksheets.

What does the List Excel Worksheets action do in Microsoft Excel?

Returns all worksheets in a workbook with name and ID. Useful for resolving worksheet identifiers at workflow setup.

What inputs does List Excel Worksheets require?

Required: Workbook DriveItem ID. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if Microsoft Excel returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does List Excel Worksheets support batch operations?

Yes. Run List Excel Worksheets inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Microsoft Excel's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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