Graph Types in Google Slides Presentations
Google Slides offers several chart types to help you present data clearly. The most commonly used include the following categories:
| Type | Common Use |
| Bar Graph | Ideal for horizontal comparisons between different categories |
| Line Chart | Best suited for displaying trends over time |
| Pie Chart | Highlights proportions or percentages |
| Column Graph | Shows differences between distinct groups |
| Area Chart | Effectively presents cumulative growth trends |
👉When selecting a chart type, focus not just on the visual style but on whether it clearly communicates your data.
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How to Make a Graph in Google Slides
The detailed steps of how to make a graph on Google Slides is straightforward:
Step 1: Open your Google Slides and go to the slide where you want to insert the graph.
Step 2: Click “Insert” at the top, then select graph from the dropdown menu. Pick the appropriate chart type (bar, column, line, pie).
Step 3: Click the graph to ensure, and the graph will appear on your slide.
Step 4: To edit chart data, click “Open source” in the chart’s top-right corner.
Step 5: A new Google Sheets window will open, allowing you to replace data with actual figures.
Step 6: After updating the data, changes in the spreadsheet will automatically sync to the graph in Google Slides.
Step 7: To customize the graph’s colors, style, or title, double-click the chart icon and adjust settings in the “Customize” panel.
Note: If your data is already in Google Sheets, just link it to your slide. The graph will update automatically, so you don’t have to redo the work.
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How to Format Charts in Google Slides
After inserting a graph on Google Slides, you can enhance its appearance to fit your presentation’s overall style:
- Size & Rotation: Adjust width, height, or rotate it by dragging.
- Position: Move the graph to the corner, center, or anywhere you like.
- Recolor: Change the color scheme to match your slides.
- Adjustments: Tweak chart opacity, brightness, and contrast.
- Drop shadow: Add shadows and edit their color, angle, distance, or blur.
- Reflection: Apply reflections and control their opacity, size, and distance.
- Alt Text: Add descriptive text to charts for improved accessibility.
