POWERPOINT Replace text function

The POWERPOINT Replace text function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA PowerPoint functionality to replace text.

For a full list of available functions, please read POWERPOINT functions.


Description

The POWERPOINT Replace text function allows you to replace text in a PowerPoint presentation.


Setting it up

To use the POWERPOINT Replace text function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=powerpoint-replace-text}}

Once on a process map:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the POWERPOINT Replace text function
  2. Click on the green button's drop-down (right side of the green button labelled "Process")
  3. On the menu that appears, click on the "+ Activity" item
  4. From here you can select the POWERPOINT Replace text option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
FindYesText-Text to search for
ReplaceYesText-Replacement text

Output variables

This action does not produce output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
Presentation not openNo PowerPoint presentation is currently open

Tips

  • Replaces all occurrences of the search text across all slides

Related functions

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