Opening the Data Preview Window
Step-by-step:
- Start a presentation preview:
- Go to the View tab in the ribbon bar.
- Click Presentation in the Preview section.
- The Presentation Preview window will open and the presentation will start automatically.
- Inside the Presentation Preview window, click Data Preview on the ribbon bar to open the Data Preview Window.
Overview of the Data Preview Window
What You See:
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Tabs for Each Data Provider:
Each Data Provider used in the presentation will have its own tab. Click the tabs to switch between Data Providers and view their data. -
Live Data:
You see the actual data returned from each Data Provider, showing you what will be displayed in your presentation elements connected to that data.
Data Preview Window Functions
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| Refresh | Reloads and updates the data for all Data Providers. This lets you see newly retrieved data in real time. |
| Close | Closes the Data Preview window. |
Use Cases for Data Preview
- Verify Data Connection: Ensure that data from external sources (e.g., databases, web services, RSS feeds) is being correctly retrieved.
- Test Dynamic Content: Check how dynamic data will appear in your presentation elements.
- Debugging: If data is missing or incorrect in the presentation, use this window to verify if the data source is returning expected results.
- Live Updates: Confirm that updates in your data source are reflected when refreshing data.