How to upload and publish Excel/PPT files on the Screens?
Currently, Excel/PPT files are not supported in Pickcel. However, as an alternative, you can use Google Sheets and Google Slides apps to publish Excel/PPT on your screens.
In Google Sheets / Slides:
- Create or Open the Google Sheets / Google Slides.
- Click on the "File" menu.
- Select the "Publish to the web" option.
- Click on Publish
- Then select "Embed" tab .
- For Google Sheets, choose "Entire Document/specific sheets"
- For Google Slides, set the duration and check both checkboxes "Start slideshow as soon as the player loads" and "Restart the slideshow after the last slide".
- Now, copy the URL which is present inside the quotes and use it in your google sheets/slides app as needed.
Follow the below instructions to upload files.
In Pickcel :
- Login to Pickcel.
- Click on the "Apps" Menu.
- Select Google Slides/Sheets app.
- Name the app and paste the document link in the "URL" box and click on the "Create App" option.
- Use this app in your screen composition and schedule it on the required screens.
- Your Google Sheet will be live on your selected screens.
- Any changes made to this Google Sheet will directly reflect on the screen immediately.
Contact our support team for more clarifications.
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