Customizing Powerpoint chart displays (?)

  • Thread starter Thread starter Guest
  • Start date Start date
G

Guest

I have been using Corel Presentations for some graphic templates and am
trying to switch over to Powerpoint. I tend to use the same basic design and
simply plug in new numbers and titles. The problem is that I am trying to do
some maneuvering and customizing and it is not going so well. For example, I
am having no control over where the leader lines start and am also having
trouble with the data displays in the clustered bar displays. Is this simply
a question of expertise with Powerpoint or am I asking too much as far as
customization and modification? Thanks for your time!
 
I have been using Corel Presentations for some graphic templates and am
trying to switch over to Powerpoint. I tend to use the same basic design and
simply plug in new numbers and titles. The problem is that I am trying to do
some maneuvering and customizing and it is not going so well. For example, I
am having no control over where the leader lines start and am also having
trouble with the data displays in the clustered bar displays. Is this simply
a question of expertise with Powerpoint or am I asking too much as far as
customization and modification? Thanks for your time!
Click to expand...

You can select and drag the individual labels around, but that's about it, as
far as I know. But you can also ungroup the chart and edit all of the shapes
that make it up individually. Warning: it ceases to be a chart when you
ungroup, so you'll want to keep a copy of the original, perhaps on a hidden
slide or in another presentation.

What specific trouble are you having with the data displays? Don't be afraid of
detail. We love swimming in it. But just "having trouble" leaves us high 'n
dry. <g>
 
Steve Rindsberg said:
You can select and drag the individual labels around, but that's about it, as
far as I know. But you can also ungroup the chart and edit all of the shapes
that make it up individually. Warning: it ceases to be a chart when you
ungroup, so you'll want to keep a copy of the original, perhaps on a hidden
slide or in another presentation.

What specific trouble are you having with the data displays? Don't be afraid of
detail. We love swimming in it. But just "having trouble" leaves us high 'n
dry. <g>

-----------------------------------------
Steve Rindsberg, PPT MVP
PPT FAQ: www.pptfaq.com
PPTools: www.pptools.com
================================================
Click to expand...

The data display problem was some weird glitch - I changed the default
format and everything is fine now. The leader line issue is a bit annoying -
it's not a dealbreaker, but it would be nice if they matched up better as we
want to make the transition to Powerpoint but keep the general format.
Thanks for your help.
 
Back
Top