How to Set Print Area with Python.NET

Possible Usage Scenarios

Setting a print area in a document helps control printed content. Key reasons include:

1. Focus on Specific Data: Print only relevant sections
2. Improved Layout: Organize content neatly across pages
3. Save Resources: Reduce paper/ink consumption
4. Professional Presentation: Ensure polished output
5. Consistency: Maintain uniform print outputs

How to Set Print Area in Excel

To set a print area programmatically:

1. Access worksheet’s page setup properties
2. Define print area using cell range notation
3. Save modified workbook

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How to Clear Print Area in Excel

To remove print area constraints:

1. Access page setup properties
2. Reset print area to empty string
3. Save changes

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What Happens After Clearing the Print Area

Clearing the print area results in:

1. Default printing of entire worksheet
2. Removal of previous range constraints
3. Inclusion of all formatted cells

How to Set Print Area Using Aspose.Cells

Set print area through worksheet’s page setup:

import aspose.cells as ac

# Load sample workbook
workbook = ac.Workbook("input.xlsx")

# Access first worksheet
worksheet = workbook.worksheets[0]

# Set print area to A1:D10
worksheet.page_setup.print_area = "A1:D10"

# Save modified workbook
workbook.save("output_set_print_area.xlsx")

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How to Clear Print Area Using Aspose.Cells

Remove existing print area definition:

import aspose.cells as ac

# Load sample workbook
workbook = ac.Workbook("input.xlsx")

# Access first worksheet
worksheet = workbook.worksheets[0]

# Clear print area
worksheet.page_setup.print_area = ""

# Save modified workbook
workbook.save("output_clear_print_area.xlsx")

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from aspose.cells import Workbook

# Load the workbook
workbook = Workbook("input.xlsx")

# Access the desired worksheet
worksheet = workbook.worksheets[0]

# Set the print area - specify the range you want to print
worksheet.page_setup.print_area = "A1:D10"

# Save the workbook
workbook.save("set_print_area.pdf")

from aspose.cells import Workbook

# Load the workbook
workbook = Workbook("input.xlsx")

# Access the desired worksheet
worksheet = workbook.worksheets[0]

# Clear the print area
worksheet.page_setup.print_area = ""

# Save the workbook
workbook.save("clear_print_area.pdf")