How to Insert Excel Charts and Spreadsheets in PowerPoint 2016

In this HowTech tutorial, we’re going to show you how to insert Excel charts and spreadsheets in PowerPoint 2016.


To get started, go under the Insert tab, open the Table drop-down, and select Excel Spreadsheet. This is how to insert a blank Excel spreadsheet interface.

Insert Excel Charts and Spreadsheets in PowerPoint 2016

The spreadsheet should pop up. You can edit the handles to scale it.

Insert Excel Charts and Spreadsheets in PowerPoint 2016

To insert a pre-made spreadsheet, click Object under the Insert tab, Create from file, and Browse for your file.

Insert Excel Charts and Spreadsheets in PowerPoint 2016

When you have your file, click OK.

Insert Excel Charts and Spreadsheets in PowerPoint 2016

To edit the newly inserted spreadsheet, double-click it.

Insert Excel Charts and Spreadsheets in PowerPoint 2016

To insert a chart by itself, you can simply copy and paste it in from an Excel spreadsheet. Under the (Ctrl) menu, you can choose to insert it as a link, as a picture, etc.

Insert Excel Charts and Spreadsheets in PowerPoint 2016