How to Copy a Chart from Excel to PowerPoint Without a Link – 2 Methods

This is the sample dataset.

Method 1 – Paste the Excel Chart as an Enhanced Metafile Image

Steps:

• Select B4:D10 and go to the Insert tab.

• In Charts, select 2-D Line.

• The chart will be displayed.

• Right-click the chart.
• Choose Copy or press Ctrl + C .

• Open the PowerPoint file and create a new slide.
• Click the downward arrow in Paste and choose Paste Special.

• In the Paste Special dialog box, paste the file as Picture (Enhanced Metafile) and click OK.

• This is the output.

Read More: How to Perform Excel to PowerPoint Automation

Method 2 – Applying the Use Destination Theme & Embed Workbook Command

Steps:

• Create a chart following the steps described in the first method.
• Copy the chart.

• Go to the PowerPoint slide and in Paste, choose Use Destination Theme and Enhance Workbook.

• This is the output.

Read More: How to Insert Excel Chart into PowerPoint

Things to Remember

• To resize or redesign the chart, paste it as an enhanced metafile.

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