Class AutoText
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AutoText
An element of text that is dynamically replaced with content that can change over time, such as a
slide number.
Detailed documentation
getAutoTextType()
Returns the type of auto text. Returns null if the auto text has been deleted.
Return
AutoTextType
Authorization
Scripts that use this method require authorization with one or more of the following scopes:
-
https://www.googleapis.com/auth/presentations.currentonly
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https://www.googleapis.com/auth/presentations
getIndex()
Returns the index of the auto text. Returns null if the auto text has been deleted.
Return
Integer
Authorization
Scripts that use this method require authorization with one or more of the following scopes:
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https://www.googleapis.com/auth/presentations.currentonly
-
https://www.googleapis.com/auth/presentations
getRange()
Returns a TextRange spanning the auto text. Returns null if the auto text has
been deleted.
Return
TextRange
Authorization
Scripts that use this method require authorization with one or more of the following scopes:
-
https://www.googleapis.com/auth/presentations.currentonly
-
https://www.googleapis.com/auth/presentations
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Last updated 2024-12-03 UTC.
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