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This article describes the RPA PowerPoint functionality to add a slide.
For a full list of available functions, please read POWERPOINT functions.
Description
The POWERPOINT Add a slide function allows you to add a new slide to the presentation.
Setting it up
To use the POWERPOINT Add a slide function, follow these instructions:
{{popups:rpas/add:action=powerpoint-add-slide}}
Once on a process map:
- Navigate to the process where you would like to add the POWERPOINT Add a slide function
- Click on the green button's drop-down (right side of the green button labelled "Process")
- On the menu that appears, click on the "+ Activity" item
- From here you can select the POWERPOINT Add a slide option
- Click "Add" once you are done
Input parameters
| Parameter | Required | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Layout index | No | Number | 6 | Index of the slide layout to use |
| Insert position | No | Number | End | Position to insert the new slide |
Output variables
This action does not produce output variables.
Errors
| Error | Description |
|---|---|
| Presentation not open | No PowerPoint presentation is currently open |
Tips
- Layout index 6 is typically a blank slide
- If insert position is omitted, the slide is added at the end