1. Customizing your charts in less time
David Goldstein
April, 2018

2. Customizing Your Charts
Creating a color palette in the Preference Manager
PowerPoint template colors (simple and shaded)
Select from standard colors or add RGB colors
Mekko Graphics palettes
Preference Manager Settings
General-coloring mode, number formats, fonts, margins
Line styles
Gantt charts
Updating charts with your Preference Manager settings

3. Creating a Palette
You can build a palette using colors from a PowerPoint theme or by selecting your own colors.

4. Customer Example
A customer asked me how to create a palette with different colors for each division in the company.

5. Preference Manager Settings
Set your preferences once and they will be reflected in each chart you create.

6. Reset colors before applying Preference Manager settings.
Updating Charts
Reset colors before applying Preference Manager settings.

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
Chart Gallery
Videos
Blogs &
Support
Download our chart gallery with more than 200 charts
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