C# Excel library

Update Cell Value in Excel using C#

You can make changes with ease when it comes to changing cell values in Excel (XLSX or XLS) using C#. Manipulating Excel files and changing particular cell values is easy for you as an experienced C# developer. In this article, we are introducing a C# Excel library that gives you the methods to update financial data, record information, or organize your data. Let’s explore the C# Excel library and discover how to update a cell value in Excel with the powerful C# programming language.

The following points will be covered in this article:

Why update Excel cell values programmatically

Following are the benefits of updating Excel cell values programmatically.

  1. Automate tasks: Updating Excel cell values programmatically allows for task automation.
  2. Efficient data processing: Perform complex data processing tasks on large datasets.
  3. Dynamic reporting: Generate real-time reports and perform analysis based on changing data.
  4. Integration: Integrate Excel with other systems or databases for data retrieval and synchronization.
  5. Batch processing: Update cell values in multiple Excel files in a batch process.
  6. Customization: Customize and personalize Excel files based on specific requirements.

Installing C# Excel library

In this section, we will discuss the procedure of this C# Excel library. This library enables you to create, edit and save existing as well as new Excel files. Therefore, you can download the DLL or install this library using NuGet.

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How to update Excel cell values in C#

In this section, we’ll show how to update Excel cell values in C#.

To update the Excel cell value, follow the steps given below:

  1. First, instantiate a Workbook object by loading the “sample.xlsx” file.
  2. Next, obtain the reference to the first Worksheet in the workbook.
  3. Then, access the desired cell (“A1”) in the worksheet.
  4. Set the cell value to “Hello World” or the desired value.
  5. Finally, save the modified Excel file as “output.xlsx” or the desired file name.

The following code sample shows how to update the cell values of an Excel spreadsheet in C#.

Get a free license

You can get a free temporary license to try the API without evaluation limitations.

Conclusion

To conclude, we hope you have learned how to update the value of a particular Excel cell using C# Excel library. Harness the power of the C# Excel Library to streamline data manipulation and leverage Excel’s versatility in your applications.

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