Most analytical presentations and slideshows are incomplete without charts and graphs. These small illustrations give Visual representation of data and growth Otherwise, it's difficult to explain in words and sentences. Aside from visual representation, charts and graphs also add a splash of color. If you frequently work with Google Slides, we'll show you how to easily add charts and graphs to Google Slides.
Google Slides is versatile and offers several different ways to add charts and graphs. You can either create them directly here or link them from other Google entities like Sheets. Additionally, you can create charts outside of slides and add them through add-ons like Lucidchart. Cool, right?
So without further ado, let's get started.
How to link a chart to slides
If you already have a chart created in Google Sheets, it's very easy to link it to Slides.
Step 1: To link a chart, click Insert> Planned> From the papers.
You'll see all the spreadsheets you've created so far (under your current Google account). Now, just select one to add.
Aside from the above, Google Slides also allows you to link to a sheet when you copy and paste a chart directly from Sheets.
If you want a standalone chart, select Paste Unlinked from the menu.
How to create a chart on Google Slides
Similar to Google Sheets, creating a chart in Slides isn't rocket science. Currently, Slides lets you choose from bar, line, column, and pie charts.
Step 1: Click Insert> Planned> pole (Or the type that best fits your data.) This action will add a chart immediately.
Step 2: Next, click on the small link icon in the top right corner and select Open Source.
Now, you'll see a spreadsheet for this chart with sample data. Here, you'll need to scroll up and edit the data, and the chart will change based on the statistics on the sheet.
Note: If you are new to charting, you can refer to this guide on: How to easily create charts and graphs in Spreadsheets.
Moving on, Sheets also lets you change the chart style as well.
To do this, click on the three-dot menu in the chart, and choose ReleaseOnce the chart editor is open, click Prepare Select a type from the chart type.
Step 3: Once everything is in place, go back to Google Slides, and you'll notice a small refresh button in the top right corner.
Click on it, and you'll see the updated chart in front of you. Simple, right?
Try chart plugins
Like other Google entities like Forms and Sheets, Google Slides also lets you Add additional functionsFortunately, there are quite a few add-ons for charts, and Lucidchart He is one of them.
This add-on allows you to import diagrams into Google Slides in the form of flowcharts, network diagrams, and charts. Friend And more. The good thing is that if you already have diagrams in Lucidchart, you can import them right away.
Now that we have that settled, let's see how to add charts to Google Slides via Lucidchart.
Step 1: Click extra jobs> Get add-ons, search for Lucidchart. Then, click on the add-on to install it.
Once installed, open it to register. Naturally, you'll need to grant the necessary permissions to access it.
After logging in, the add-on will display all your existing charts. Click to add one.
Step 3: To add a new diagram, click the icon. Plus Small in the lower right corner and select a type.
In our case, we chose to go with the flowchart option. Once you've selected the diagram type, you'll be taken to the main Lucidchart dashboard.
Now, you need to create, name, and save the diagram.
Step 4: After completing the diagram, return to the tab “slides"Click on the icon Update At the top. It may take some time, but rest assured that the new diagram will appear.
Click to add it, and that's it. Your new diagram will be uploaded to Google Slides.
By default, Google adds a link to the original diagram, and you're free to remove it. Like any other image, Slides also gives you the option to resize it to your liking.
This is an elegant way.
But ultimately, if you're not willing to grant access to a third-party add-on, you can also use the built-in diagramming module. Currently, you can play around with six different types of diagrams. While they're nothing complicated, they get the job done most of the time.
Customization options are limited. You can adjust the color or add steps and text, but that's pretty much it.
Picasso out
So, that's how you can insert charts into Google Slides. All of Google's programs, including Slides, are quite versatile when it comes to adding charts, graphs, and diagrams. The fact that you're not limited to just one option is what makes it so fascinating.
