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CoefficientPower Automate can add rows to Excel automatically, but it breaks when files are moved, requires complex setup, and performs poorly with large datasets.provides a more reliable solution for Excel automation without these limitations.
You’ll understand why Power Automate struggles with Excel automation and how to implement a better approach for automatic row addition.
Why Power Automate falls short for Excel automation
Power Automate requires flows that break when Excel files are moved or renamed. Each data source needs separate flow configuration, and performance issues arise with frequent updates or large datasets. Files must be stored in OneDrive or SharePoint, limiting flexibility.
Coefficient eliminates these limitations through its cloud-based architecture and direct Excel integration.
How to make it work
Step 1. Install Coefficient directly in Excel.
Add Coefficient from the Office Store rather than building complex Power Automate flows. The add-in works with Excel files regardless of storage location, eliminating the OneDrive/SharePoint requirement.
Step 2. Connect data sources through the intuitive sidebar.
Authenticate with your data sources using Coefficient’s visual interface. Connect to 50+ sources without creating individual flows or managing complex connector configurations like Power Automate requires.
Step 3. Configure automatic imports with built-in scheduling.
Set up scheduled imports (hourly, daily, weekly) directly in the Coefficient sidebar. Enable “Append New Data” to add only new rows, maintaining your existing data while fresh information flows in automatically.
Step 4. Enable advanced features for robust automation.
Turn on Formula Auto Fill Down to automatically extend calculations to new rows. Set up dynamic filtering that references spreadsheet cells, and configure Slack or email alerts for import notifications.
Choose reliability over complexity for Excel automation
Try CoefficientWhile Power Automate works for complex business logic across Microsoft 365 apps, Coefficient excels at reliable data imports to Excel.for seamless Excel automation today.
