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Microsoft 365

The Microsoft 365 Widget allows users to embed Microsoft Office documents, such as PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets, and Word documents, directly into the Facts platform dashboard. This widget integrates with SharePoint and Office for the web, making it easy to share and display documents without the need for additional installations or downloads.

Key Features:​

  • Seamless Embedding: Embed documents with a simple embed code for easy access.
  • Real-Time Collaboration: Display live updates from SharePoint-hosted documents, ensuring the latest changes are always visible.
  • Customizable Display: Users can name the widget to suit their organizational needs for easier identification.
  • Wide Compatibility: Supports PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and other Office documents, ensuring flexibility for a variety of use cases.

Use Cases:​

  • Collaboration: Embed shared project files to improve accessibility for teams.
  • Reporting: Display live Excel dashboards for real-time KPI tracking.
  • Presentations: Add PowerPoint presentations for easy reference during meetings or operations.

Step-by-Step Guide to Set Up the Microsoft 365 Widget​

  1. Navigate to Dashboards.
  2. Click on the pencil icon in the top-right corner.
  3. Click on the Add Widget icon.
  4. Select Microsoft 365 Widget and click Next.
  5. Fill out the form based on the following:
    • Widget Name: Enter a descriptive name for the widget (e.g., "Sales Report Q1").
    • Embed Code: Paste the embed code for the Microsoft Office document.
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Example of Embed Code: For embedding a PowerPoint presentation from SharePoint:

<iframe src="https://yourcompany.sharepoint.com/personal/user/Documents/Presentation.pptx?web=1" width="800" height="600"></iframe>
  1. Click Submit to finalize the widget setup.
  2. Click Save to apply the changes to your dashboard.

Your Microsoft 365 Widget is now ready, allowing you to display and interact with Office documents directly on your dashboard.

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