How to Make a Chart With PowerPoint 2007

PowerPoint 2007 is presentation software that is part of the Microsoft Office suite. You can create a slide show with PowerPoint to share information with others. If you are including data in your presentation, there is an option in PowerPoint to insert a chart. It is easy to make a chart in PowerPoint, and there are many different types of charts you can choose from.

Instructions

1. Open PowerPoint 2007. Click on the "Insert" tab from the toolbar at the top of the page. A menu will drop down with options to insert a picture, sound or chart.

2. Click the "Chart" icon. A box will pop up with choices for several types of charts you can insert in your presentation. For example, you can choose a pie, scatter or line chart.

3. Choose a chart type from the sidebar on the left or use the scroll button on the right to look through all the charts. When you find one that suits your needs, select it and click "OK."

4. Enter information for the chart in the Excel box that opens. Change the categories and labels as needed. After you finish entering the information, close out the Excel box. The chart will now be on your slide.

5. Review the chart. Make sure you entered the information correctly. You can make changes to the chart by right-clicking over the body of the chart and selecting "Edit Data." Save your work.

Tips & Warnings

• If you insert charts often in PowerPoint presentations, you can set a default chart. Select a chart you want to use in your presentations and click "Set as default chart."

References

• Microsoft Office Online: Using Charts and Graphs in a Presentation