Creating an Organization Chart
The fastest way to add an organization chart to your PowerPoint presentation is to select the Organization Chart AutoLayout (p. 31) option from the New Slide dialog box.
To access this dialog box, shown in Figure 10.1, click on the New Slide button on the Standard toolbar.
Tip
You can also access this dialog box by pressing Ctrl+M or by selecting Common Tasks, New Slide from the Formatting toolbar.
→ For more information about using the New Slide dialog box, see "Understanding Slide Layouts,"
Tip
If you use the AutoContent Wizard to create your presentation, it may already have a slide that contains an organization chart.
→ To learn more about the AutoContent Wizard, see "Using the AutoContent Wizard,"
Figure 10.1. Choose the Organization Chart AutoLayout option in the New Slide dialog box.
Figure 10.2 illustrates a sample organization chart slide.
Figure 10.2. You can make your organization charts as detailed—or as simple—as you want.
Double-click the organization chart to open the Microsoft Organization Chart window, illustrated in Figure 10.3.
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You can also insert an organization chart into an existing slide by choosing Insert, Object and selecting MS Organization Chart 2.0 from the Insert Object dialog box.
Figure 10.3. Microsoft Organization Chart 2.0 displays a blank chart.
Caution
If this is the first time you're using Org Chart, it may not activate right away because it may not have been installed with the default installation. PowerPoint will prompt you to install it at this point, allowing you to install it now or later. The installation CD-ROM may be needed.
Tip
You should design your organization chart on paper first, particularly if you're not familiar with this application. This enables you to focus on creating the chart rather than on content.