Link Excel 07 to PowerPoint 07

Things to keep in mind when linking a chart from excel into PowerPoint

1.       Save the excel workbook on the tab that the chart is on.  Otherwise it will not show the correct information.

2.       Unless you want to take the long way to copy and paste remember to check the Link checkbox.

Steps to linking the excel chart to PowerPoint

1.  Open the PowerPoint presentation that you wish to add the chart into.
2. Create a new blank slide.
3. On the blank Slide go to the Insert Tab and choose the Object button.
4. Make sure that you choose the Create From File choice.
5. Browse to the file location and choose the excel workbook you want.
6. Be sure to check the Link check box (otherwise you will have done the long way of copy paste).
7. Click OK.
8. Save the PowerPoint presentation and next time you open the presentation it will ask if you wish to update the link.  If you do click the Update Link button or if not click Cancel.