Table not updating in PPT when sent As Worksheet Object

Modified on Thu, 24 Sep at 10:42 AM

Table not updating in PowerPoint when sent “As Worksheet Object”.

  • This issue affects PowerPoint 2016 and is as a result of a recent Windows update (Microsoft Windows 10 Pro, SP 0, Version: 10.0.15063 Creators Update/Microsoft Windows 10 Pro, SP 0, Version: 10.0.16299 Fall Creators Update)
  • This issue only happens when a table has been sent As Worksheet Object and fails without showing an error message.
  • To resolve this issue, you must Save and Close your presentation, re-open the presentation and then select the Update button.
  • Microsoft have acknowledged this bug and are currently investigating.

User workarounds for this issue

  • Save, Close and re-open the presentation, the Worksheet Object will then Update without issue.

Is As Worksheet Object the best option to use to send your table? The other options to send tables to PowerPoint do not have this issue when updating. Sending your table As Picture may suit your needs.

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