Ampler Charts inserts a chart onto the slide and lets you drag it to size, so a new chart is placed exactly where you want it.
Quick answer: Click Ampler Charts, select a chart type, and drag on the slide to set its size — or hold Ctrl to choose a pre-defined position.
How to use it
Select a chart type, then drag to place and size it.
- Click Ampler Charts and select a chart to insert.
- Left-click and drag the chart to the size you want — or hold Ctrl to choose a pre-defined position.
- The chart is now ready to use.
The chart is inserted at the size and position you set, ready to have its data edited.
How consultants use it
A chart is the start of an exhibit, and placing it cleanly from the outset saves rework. Three habits apply:
- Placed deliberately: the chart is dragged to the size the slide layout needs
- Or to a set position: Ctrl gives a pre-defined placement for consistency
- Ready to populate: the new chart opens ready for its data
Inserting a chart to size gets an exhibit started in the right place.
Tips & best practices
- Drag to the size the slide layout calls for.
- Hold Ctrl for a consistent pre-defined position.
- Edit the data next via the data sheet.
Availability
Part of Ampler Charts, included in Ampler for PowerPoint and the Ampler Suite, on Windows desktop PowerPoint.
Frequently asked questions
How do you insert a chart with Ampler Charts?
Click Ampler Charts, choose a chart type, and drag on the slide to size it — or hold Ctrl for a pre-defined position.
How do you set the size of a new chart?
Left-click and drag when inserting to set the size directly.
Can you place a new chart in a fixed position?
Yes. Hold Ctrl while inserting to choose a pre-defined position.
How do you add data to a new chart?
Open its data sheet (double-click the chart or the Excel icon) and edit the data there.