Link An Excel Chart To A Powerpoint Slide
Introduction
Creating presentations can be a daunting task, especially when you have to include charts and graphs. It can be frustrating to create a chart in Excel and then copy and paste it into your PowerPoint presentation, only to find out that it doesn't update when changes are made to the original Excel file. In this article, we will show you how to link an Excel chart to a PowerPoint slide, so that any changes made to the chart in Excel will automatically update in your PowerPoint presentation.
Step 1: Create Your Chart in Excel
The first step is to create your chart in Excel. You can use any type of chart that you like, whether it's a bar graph, pie chart, or line graph. Once you have created your chart, save the Excel file.
Step 2: Copy Your Chart in Excel
Next, you need to copy your chart in Excel. You can do this by selecting the chart, right-clicking on it, and choosing "Copy" from the menu.
Step 3: Paste Your Chart in PowerPoint
Open your PowerPoint presentation and navigate to the slide where you want to insert the chart. Right-click on the slide and choose "Paste" from the menu. Your chart will now be inserted into your PowerPoint slide.
Step 4: Link Your Chart to the Excel File
The final step is to link your chart to the Excel file. This is what allows any changes made to the chart in Excel to automatically update in your PowerPoint presentation. To do this, click on your chart in PowerPoint to select it. Then, navigate to the "Design" tab in the ribbon and click on "Edit Data" in the "Data" group. This will open the Excel file that contains your chart.
Step 5: Save Your PowerPoint Presentation
Make sure to save your PowerPoint presentation after linking your chart to the Excel file. This will ensure that any changes made to the chart in Excel will be reflected in your PowerPoint presentation.
Conclusion
Linking an Excel chart to a PowerPoint slide can save you a lot of time and frustration. By following these simple steps, you can ensure that any changes made to your chart in Excel will automatically update in your PowerPoint presentation. This can be especially helpful if you need to make updates to your data on a regular basis. Give it a try and see how much easier it makes your presentations!
