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Delete Columns

Description​

Deletes one or more columns from a Google Sheet.

All cells within the deleted columns are removed, and the remaining columns are shifted to close the gap.

Common Capabilities​

Process Data Support​

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This activity supports dynamic configuration using variables from the Process Data drawer.

You can bind values from Model Data, Form Data, System Data, Enterprise Variables, and Activity Outputs.

Learn more → Using Process Data

Design-Time Configuration​

Display Text​

A user-defined name for the activity, displayed on the workflow canvas to help identify its purpose.

Connection Name​

The configured Google Sheets connection used to access Google Sheets resources.

Spreadsheet​

The spreadsheet containing the columns to delete.

Sheet Name​

The name of the sheet where the operation will be performed.

If not specified, the currently active sheet is used.

Selection Type​

Determines whether a single column or a range of columns will be deleted.

Column Letter​

The column to delete.

Required when Selection Type is set to Single.

From​

The starting column of the range to delete.

Required when Selection Type is set to Multiple.

To​

The ending column of the range to delete.

Required when Selection Type is set to Multiple.

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For details about selecting spreadsheets and sheets, see Google Sheets Data Selection.

Wait All Incoming​

Execution Control

Controls how this activity behaves when multiple incoming execution paths converge.

Determines whether the activity executes when:

  • Any incoming path completes, or
  • All relevant incoming paths complete before execution

Learn more → Execution Control

On Error​

Error Handling Strategy

Defines how the workflow behaves if this activity encounters a runtime error.

Supported strategies include:

  • Fault
  • Continue
  • Suspend
  • Retry

Learn more → Error Handling

Output​

Result​

A Boolean value indicating whether the delete operation completed successfully.

ValueMeaning
TrueThe specified columns were successfully deleted.
FalseThe delete operation was unsuccessful.

Remarks​

  • The authenticated Google account must have permission to modify the spreadsheet.
  • Deleting a column removes all data contained within that column.
  • When multiple columns are deleted, all columns within the specified range are removed.
  • Remaining columns are automatically shifted to close the gap created by the deletion.
  • Existing formulas, references, charts, and dependent calculations may be affected by the deletion.