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This article describes the RPA PowerPoint functionality to add a table.
For a full list of available functions, please read POWERPOINT functions.
Description
The POWERPOINT Add a table function allows you to insert a table into a PowerPoint slide.
Setting it up
To use the POWERPOINT Add a table function, follow these instructions:
{{popups:rpas/add:action=powerpoint-add-table}}
Once on a process map:
- Navigate to the process where you would like to add the POWERPOINT Add a table 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 table option
- Click "Add" once you are done
Input parameters
| Parameter | Required | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slide index | No | Number | 0 | Index of the slide to add the table to |
| Rows | No | Number | 1 | Number of rows |
| Columns | No | Number | 1 | Number of columns |
| Table data | No | Textarea | - | JSON list of lists with table data |
| Left | No | Number | 1 | Left position in inches |
| Top | No | Number | 1 | Top position in inches |
| Width | No | Number | 6 | Width in inches |
| Height | No | Number | 2 | Height in inches |
Output variables
This action does not produce output variables.
Errors
| Error | Description |
|---|---|
| Presentation not open | No PowerPoint presentation is currently open |
Tips
- Provide table data as a JSON list of lists to populate the table
- Position and size are specified in inches