Create Available Content Quickly in Smart View

You can now quickly create available content using the new Available Content button in the Narrative Reporting ribbon in Smart View.

In an Excel reference doclet or reference file, you simply select the table or graphic content, then click the Available Content button:

Available content button

Available Content Button

This launches the Define New Available Content dialog. The range you selected is entered by default in the Excel Range text box. You provide a name and optional description for the new available content, then click OK.

Define New Available Content Dialog.

Define New Available Content Dialog

Previously, you were required to first define named ranges in the Excel reference doclet or reference file, before creating available content. Using the Available Content button in the Narrative Reporting ribbon, the underlying named range is automatically created for you based on the range you select in Excel. You have only to apply a name and optional description to the new content.

When you create new available content using the Available Content button, do not check out the reference doclet or regular doclet to which the reference file belongs. Before you begin, ensure that the doclet is checked in.

Once you click OK in the Define New Available Content dialog, the new content is available for embedding in your Word or PowerPoint doclet.

Business Benefit: You can save time by creating available content quickly using the new Available Content button in the Narrative Reporting ribbon in Smart View.

Steps to Enable

This feature requires the 24.02 Narrative Reporting extension. To install the extension, see Updated Narrative Reporting Extension for Smart View.

Tips And Considerations

When creating available content from a chart, or graphic, be sure to include the row above and below the chart in your selection.

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