PowerPoint Charting
User manual.
Welcome to the Chart-Tank user manual!
Get started quickly by watching short introductory videos on this page.
Start with the "General Concepts" chapter to learn essential charting principles, then dive deeper into more advanced topics.
Quick Start
Familiarize yourself with basic functionalities such as selecting chart types, customizing visual elements, ribbon- and context- menus.
Link to Excel
Linking Excel workbook data to a chart allows synchronization between the chart and the source spreadsheet, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in data visualization.
Gantt dependencies
Dependencies in Chart-Tank’s Gantt charts.
Margins
Margins in charts refer to the spaces surrounding the plot area, which help maintain clarity and readability by ensuring adequate distance between the chart elements and the edges of the visualization.
Contacting Support
How to contact support to report an issue or ask a question about application.
Data Rows
Data rows in charts represent individual sets of information organized in a tabular format, typically displayed horizontally or vertically, aiding in the visualization and comprehension of data relationships and patterns.
Data Columns
Data columns in charts depict specific variables or categories vertically, providing a clear and concise visual representation of the distribution or comparison of data points within each
Gantt chart
Gantt charts in PowerPoint using Chart-Tank software.
Axis Breaks
Axis breaks in charts are utilized to visually emphasize significant data points or to accommodate extreme values without distorting the overall representation of the data.
Legends
Legends in charts serve to provide a key for interpreting the various elements or categories represented within the visual, aiding viewers in understanding the data at a glance.