1. MAKING A CHART USING Excel
David Goldstein
October 30, 2018

2. Ways to Use Excel
Make an Excel chart next to your data or in a different worksheet
Preview your data in an Excel chart and then move the chart to PowerPoint
Copy an Excel chart and change the data range
Create a PowerPoint chart from your Excel data and update the chart if the data changes
Link an existing PowerPoint chart to Excel data

3. Create a Chart in Excel
Use Switch bars and series and Show Bars options to avoid data restructuring.

4. Preview in Excel and Move to PowerPoint
Use Excel as a scratchpad to decide which chart type to use or to identify further analysis required to best present the data.

5. Create a Chart in PowerPoint
Do the data manipulation in Excel and then create the chart in PowerPoint.

6. Link an Existing Chart to Excel Data
You can link an existing PowerPoint chart to Excel data to facilitate easy updates.

7. Resources
Use these resources to learn more about how to use Mekko Graphics to improve your charts. For questions or product feedback, me at or click here to access my calendar.
Chart Examples
Videos
Blogs &
Support
Visit The Power of Mekko Charts or All About Cascade Charts to learn more about how to use these chart types in your next presentation
Download our chart gallery for PowerPoint or Excel. Take these charts and modify them for your own use
Watch a recorded version of the full training webinar for step-by-step instructions on how to make each chart type
Watch short videos on key chart types, analytical enhancements and productivity boosters
Use our Chart of the Week blog for inspiration
Visit our Build Your CQ blog for tips and tricks to improve your charting proficiency
Use Ask an Expert from the Mekko Graphics ribbon or on our website if you’re struggling to find the right chart for your data