How to Change an Existing Chart/Graph into a Template for Reuse
If you use Excel often, you’ll probably know how to save a chart as a template to reuse it and only have to change the source data. Well, the same concept holds true in Microsoft Powerpoint 2007. For example, if you have created a really powerful chart and find yourself in the position of having to reuse it, then why not save it as a template so that the next time you need to use it, it will be quickly accessible. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to save a chart as a template so that you can later use in another Powerpoint presentation.
1.Go to Start>Programs>Microsoft Program to open the program, and open the presentation to the slide that you will be working on.
2.First, make sure you have the chart open in a Powerpoint slide. Next click on the chart to select it and go to Design Tab>Save As Template.
3.Next, give the chart a name you will remember and save it in a location that will be easy to remember also.
4.If you want to retrieve this chart template to reuse it go to Insert>Chart>Templates. After selecting Templates from the “Create Chart” pop up window box, a listing of templates will appear.
5.Finally, find the template and hit OK.
Great Job! People will be impressed with your powerful charts and how quickly you can put them together.
