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GetSourceType

Returns the source type of the table. Always returns "xlSrcRange" for range-based tables.

note

This functionality is available in paid ONLYOFFICE Docs editions.

Syntax​

expression.GetSourceType();

expression - A variable that represents a ApiListObject class.

Parameters​

This method doesn't have any parameters.

Returns​

string

Example​

Retrieve the data source type of a table in a spreadsheet.

// How do I find out where a table gets its data from in a spreadsheet?

// Identify whether a table draws from a local range or an external connection in a spreadsheet.

let worksheet = Api.GetActiveSheet();
worksheet.GetRange("A1").SetValue("Product");
worksheet.GetRange("B1").SetValue("Price");
worksheet.GetRange("A2").SetValue("Apples");
worksheet.GetRange("B2").SetValue(100);
worksheet.GetRange("A3").SetValue("Oranges");
worksheet.GetRange("B3").SetValue(150);
let table = worksheet.AddListObject("xlSrcRange", "A1:B3");

worksheet.GetRange("D1").SetValue("Source type:");
worksheet.GetRange("E1").SetValue(table.GetSourceType());