Understanding Insights
The SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Add-in for PowerPoint lets you bring your SAC story widgets directly into your presentation slides. Whether you’re preparing a client-facing deck or an internal report, this add-in helps ensure your visuals are always current and data-driven without needing to switch tools.
Insight Permissions
Integration with SAP Analytics Cloud
- Add widgets from your SAC stories directly into PowerPoint slides.
Live Data Refresh
- Refresh data without leaving PowerPoint.
- Update your visuals anytime with a built-in refresh button that pulls the latest data from SAC.
Story and Widget Selection
- Choose individual charts from stories.
- Apply filters, sort your data, or adjust rankings before adding a widget to your slide.
Web-based and Cross-platform
- Works in PowerPoint for Web (Office 365).
- Compatible with both Windows and Mac.
Current Limitations
The add-in does come with a few limitations to be aware of:
1
Only works in PowerPoint for Web – Desktop versions of PowerPoint aren’t supported yet.
2
Optimized stories only – You can only pull widgets from stories built using the optimized design experience. Stories using classic canvas, analytic apps, or custom scripting aren’t supported.
3
Limited widget types – You can insert most chart widgets, but the following aren’t currently supported:
- Tables
- Geo maps
- Input controls
- Custom components
- Analytic application elements
4
Widgets are static – Once placed in a slide, widgets are non-interactive images. You’ll need to go back to SAC to make changes.
Quick Tip
To get the most out of the add-in, make sure your SAC stories are optimized and your visuals are clearly titled—these titles show up when searching for widgets in PowerPoint.
Summary
The SAC Add-in for PowerPoint makes it easy to bring live, data-driven visuals from SAP Analytics Cloud directly into your presentations. To learn more, explore our full course on the SAC Add-in for PowerPoint.
