Last updated: October 30, 2023 (no changes)
Spreadsheet files (XLS, XLSX, ODS) aren't designed for digital signage display purposes, so Screenly's software does not support their display. However, we do have a couple of workarounds to convert your spreadsheet data into a format that Screenly can display.
Option 1: Screen Shot
With any kind of document, you always have the option of taking a screenshot of your desired content with a program like the Snipping tool and then saving the picture in a format that Screenly supports, like JPG or PNG. Snipping Tool or Snip & Sketch are installed on Windows PCs by default and let you save anything on your screen as a JPG in just a few seconds. Search "Snip" on the taskbar, and it should come up. Add the app to your taskbar if you use it frequently.
Option 2: Publish the sheet online
If you are using Excel Online, you can click "share" and generate a view-only link to the Spreadsheet. Then, use that link address to create a URL asset in Screenly. This solution isn't ideal because only the first page of the first sheet in your workbook will be displayed, and it will include the Excel menu headers, but it will work if nothing else does.
Another option is to upload your Excel file into Google Sheets which has more sharing options and better compatibility with Screenly. Using Sheets, you can share a whole sheet or just an individual table or chart. Sharing an individual table or chart usually looks better than sharing the full sheet. Google article on how to share charts and tables