What action is necessary to perform operations on a specific worksheet of an Excel file?

To perform operations on a specific worksheet of an Excel file within Power Automate, setting the active Excel worksheet is essential. This action allows the automation to focus on the intended worksheet where subsequent operations, such as reading data, writing data, or executing functions, will take place.

When the active worksheet is set, any subsequent operations will refer to that specific worksheet, ensuring that the desired actions are carried out in the correct context. This is particularly important when handling workbooks with multiple sheets, as it helps avoid ambiguity about where the operations will occur.

In contrast, getting the active worksheet or selecting a cell range does not establish which sheet is currently active for the purpose of any intended operations. Simply activating a cell does not provide context about the worksheet itself, as it could refer to any sheet that is currently active. Therefore, effectively setting the active worksheet is the correct approach to ensure that the processes function as expected on the right part of the workbook.