Question 1

What is GoFixly?

Accepted Answer

GoFixly is a reporting platform that converts your spreadsheet content into polished Word documents and PowerPoint presentations automatically and with formatting preserved.

Question 2

Who is GoFixly for?

Accepted Answer

GoFixly is designed for Excel users who need to create recurring reports, build presentations from spreadsheet data, maintain consistent formatting, and avoid manual copy-and-paste work.

Question 3

How does GoFixly work?

Accepted Answer

GoFixly follows a simple workflow inside Excel: 1. Select Data - Choose cells, tables, charts, images, or comments and assign a content type. 2. Arrange Sequence - Reorder selections in the Select tab of the task pane. 3. Configure Output - Choose which selections appear in Word, PowerPoint, or both. 4. Review - Preview how your content will appear using the Build tab. 5. Generate - Create the final document by adding metadata (title, subtitle, author).

Question 4

What content can I extract from Excel?

Accepted Answer

GoFixly currently supports: • Titles (header text from cells) • Comments / rich text content • Tables with styles, merged cells, and borders • Charts (exported as high-fidelity images) • Pictures and screenshots embedded in Excel

Question 5

Does GoFixly preserve my formatting?

Accepted Answer

Yes. GoFixly preserves: • Font formatting (bold, italic, color, size) • Table styling and borders • Cell background colors • Merged cells and general layout • High-resolution chart rendering

Question 6

Can I generate both a Word report and a PowerPoint presentation from the same Excel file?

Accepted Answer

Yes. GoFixly supports dual output. You can select which elements appear in Word, PowerPoint, or both.

Question 7

Can I choose different content for Word vs. PowerPoint?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Through the AvailableFor configuration, you can specify: • Word only • PowerPoint only • Both outputs

Question 8

Does GoFixly use templates?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Documents are generated using clean, blank Word or PowerPoint templates as starting points.

Question 9

Is there a history of generated documents?

Accepted Answer

Yes. GoFixly includes a Job History feature to track previously generated outputs.

Question 10

How does GoFixly extract charts?

Accepted Answer

Charts are processed as images through a VM-based Office Automation environment to ensure the highest fidelity.

Question 11

Does GoFixly process documents in the cloud?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All extraction and document generation is handled by the GoFixly backend.

Question 12

Why isn't my selection appearing in the preview?

Accepted Answer

Common reasons include: • No content type was assigned • Selection was not added to the sequence • Output was filtered (e.g., set to PowerPoint only while previewing Word)

Question 13

Why do my charts look different in the final output?

Accepted Answer

Charts are rendered as images for consistency. Large or complex charts may require resizing within Excel before export.

Question 14

Can I reorder the flow of my report?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Use the Sequence list in the task pane to drag and reorder content before generating a document.

Question 15

Can I create recurring reports easily?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Once set up, you can update your Excel data and regenerate updated reports or presentations instantly.

Question 16

Is my data secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes. GoFixly processes data through a secure backend and only uses it to generate your output documents.

Question 17

What metadata can I include in my report?

Accepted Answer

Before generating, you can define: • Title • Subtitle • Author • Additional document fields (if applicable)

FAQ

General

What is GoFixly?

Who is GoFixly for?

Getting Started

How does GoFixly work?

What content can I extract from Excel?

Features & Functionality

Does GoFixly preserve my formatting?

Can I generate both a Word report and a PowerPoint presentation from the same Excel file?

Can I choose different content for Word vs. PowerPoint?

Does GoFixly use templates?

Is there a history of generated documents?

Technical Details

How does GoFixly extract charts?

Does GoFixly process documents in the cloud?

Troubleshooting

Why isn't my selection appearing in the preview?

Why do my charts look different in the final output?

Usage

Can I reorder the flow of my report?

Can I create recurring reports easily?

Security & Privacy

Is my data secure?

Miscellaneous

What metadata can I include in my report?

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