The first step in creating a chart is to decide how you want to insert the chart object. Several PowerPoint layouts use the content placeholder, which includes an icon for creating a chart. For example, to create a slide that contains a title and a chart, follow these steps:
Figure 9.3. Charts are objects on a PowerPoint slide.
If you want to insert a chart as an object in a PowerPoint slide, without using a predefined layout, simply click the Insert Chart button on the toolbar. PowerPoint opens a chart editing screen and also displays its datasheet. |