I can't stop Graphs moving

[djumann]

I've got a power point presentation with excel graphs that I linked into the
presentation. The problem is that after I formatted each graph in the
presentation every time I hit "update links" all the graphs change size and
location on the slide (shrinking and shifting up/down).

 

[TAJ Simmons]

djumann,

Generally it's best to resize your graphs while in (what I call) 'graph
mode'.

You can get to 'graph mode' by double clicking each graph - then resize the
placeholder/bounding box.

If you resize the placeholder/bounding box while in 'powerpoint mode' then I
see the sort of problems you are experiencing.

cheers
TAJ Simmons
Microsoft Powerpoint MVP

http://www.awesomebackgrounds.com
awesome - powerpoint templates,
powerpoint backgrounds, free samples, ppt tutorials...

 

[Echo S]

What TAJ said.

Also, I think that one of the best practices for Excel is to put each chart
on its own chart sheet and link to that. I believe that might help with the
resize issues.

 

[djumann]

Thanks TAJ,

I think what happened was that when I input my graphs onto the page I didn't
delete out my placeholders so the graphs were sizing against them when I
wanted them to stay put. And I couldn't find my "Do what I want you to do"
button.

Thanks
Djumann

 

[TAJ Simmons]

"Do what I want you to do" button - what an excellent idea!

TS