Microsoft PowerPoint 2003
Working with Diagrams
Adding diagrams to your slide show can enhance its effect on your audience. Diagrams group related information and make it easier to explain throughout the course of the presentation. Diagram types include Cycle, Target, Radial, Venn, Pyramid, and Organizational Chart.
Inserting Diagrams
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From the Insert menu, select Diagram...
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On the Drawing toolbar, click INSERT DIAGRAM OR ORGANIZATION CHART
The Diagram Gallery dialog box appears.
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Select the type of diagram that best fits your presentation
NOTE: For more information about each type of slide, refer to Working with Diagrams: An Overview. -
Click OK
The diagram appears on the slide.
The Diagram toolbar appears.
NOTE: PowerPoint offers many options for diagrams. For more information, refer to Diagram Formatting Options or Animating Diagrams.
Moving Diagrams
After inserting a diagram, you may wish to move the diagram to better fit your slide. Follow these steps to position your diagram within your presentation.
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Select the diagram to be moved
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Position the mouse over the diagram border
A four-headed arrow appears with the pointer. -
Click and drag the diagram to the desired location
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Release the mouse button
The diagram is moved.
Resizing Diagrams
You may wish to manipulate the dimension of your diagram after positioning it on your slide. These steps will help you in resizing your diagram.
Resizing Diagrams: Mouse Option
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Select the diagram to be resized
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Position the mouse over one of the sizing handles
When the mouse is positioned over the handle, the pointer will change into a two-headed arrow.
NOTE: To keep your diagram proportionate, use a corner handle. -
Click and drag until you have reached the desired size
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Release the mouse button
The diagram is resized.
Resizing Diagrams: Diagram Toolbar Option
The Diagram toolbar offers additional options for resizing diagrams.
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Select the diagram to be resized
The Diagram toolbar appears. -
On the Diagram toolbar, click LAYOUT » select the appropriate option:
Option Description Fit Diagram to Contents Decreases the size of the area around the diagram so it fits tightly around the objects of the diagram. Expand Diagram Adds space around the diagram. Resize Diagram Resizes the diagram, the area around the diagram, and the text. After selecting this option, the diagram can be moved by clicking a corner handle and dragging the diagram to the specific location. AutoLayout Positions the diagram, the area around diagram, and the text to their default positions based on the new type of diagram selected.
