Create and Manipulate Tables in PowerPoint using C++

Microsoft PowerPoint provides the ability to insert tables in PowerPoint presentations. Tables allow you to arrange data in the form of rows and columns. Furthermore, they organize the data and make it easy to view and analyze it. To that end, this article will teach you how to create and manipulate tables in PowerPoint presentations using C++.

C++ API for Creating and Manipulating Tables in PowerPoint Presentations

We will use the Aspose.Slides for C++ API to create and manipulate tables in PowerPoint presentations. It is a powerful and feature-rich API that supports creating, reading, and modifying PowerPoint files without needing Mircosoft PowerPoint to be installed. You can either install the API through NuGet or download it directly from the Downloads section.

PM> Install-Package Aspose.Slides.Cpp

Create a Table in PowerPoint Presentations using C++

The following are the steps to create a table in PowerPoint presentations.

The following sample code shows how to create a table in a PowerPoint presentation using C++.

Table generated by the sample code

Table generated by the sample code

Access and Modify a Table in PowerPoint Presentations using C++

You can also access and modify existing tables in PowerPoint presentations. The following are the steps to access and modify a table in PowerPoint presentations.

The following sample code shows how to access and modify a table in a PowerPoint presentation using C++.

Set Text Direction in a PowerPoint Table using C++

The following are the steps to set the direction of text in PowerPoint tables.

The following sample code shows how to set the direction of text in a PowerPoint table using C++.

Image of the output generated by the sample code

Image of the output generated by the sample code

Get a Free License

In order to try the API without evaluation limitations, you can request a free temporary license.

Conclusion

In this article, you have learned how to create and update tables in PowerPoint presentations. Furthermore, you have seen how to set the direction of the text in PowerPoint tables using Aspose.Slides for C++ API. It is a robust API that provides a bunch of additional features for working with PowerPoint files. You can explore the API in detail by visiting the official documentation. In case of any queries, please feel free to reach us at our free support forum.

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