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Update a Chart

Note: you must have Excel on your computer in order for this to work.

To update a chart:

  1. Open your presentation.
  2. Click on the chart you would like to update.
  3. Hold down the Control (Ctrl) key and click on the chart.
  4. Select the option Edit Chart.
  5. Excel will open with the chart.
  6. Make the desired changes and save.
  7. These changes will automatically be applied to the chart in PowerPoint as well.