The Gantt chart can be designed using either the PowerPoint table function or the chart function. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to create a Gantt chart in Microsoft PowerPoint using the chart function (these steps work with all versions of PowerPoint).
Open a new PowerPoint presentation and remove the title and subtitle text area by clicking on blank on the home tab.
Click the chart from the Insert menu. Then click the column category and select the stacked bar as the graph type.
Add project schedule information into a PowerPoint Chart via Microsoft Excel. Add all necessary data and formulas.
By clicking on the blue bar to highlight the entire series, you can convert the stacked Bar Chart to a Gantt Chart. A menu will appear. Then, select the paint bucket icon to fill the stacked bar with your preferred color.
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