This can be quite helpful if slides are being shared between users, computers, and offices. Embedding means that the data sheet will always be accessible for content edits by anyone who has the PowerPoint slide. Generally, we want a chart to take on the look and feel of the destination PowerPoint file, but the real consideration here is the embedding. The first two options and will embed the chart either with the theme of the source Excel file or with the theme of the destination PowerPoint file. Let’s examine these five choices including the pros and cons of each.Įmbedding Excel Charts in PowerPoint Files While this may be your preferred choice, it can also lead to the above error message and tears and canceled dinner plans.
Ignore this prompt at your own peril, because if you take no action, then PowerPoint will perform the default action which is to link the chart using the theme (look and feel) of the PowerPoint file. More after the jump! Continue reading below↓įree and Premium members see fewer ads! Sign up and log-in today.