How to Make a Gantt Chart in PowerPoint
A Gantt chart is named after Henry Gantt and lays out visually the time it’ll take to complete the sections of a task. Here’s how to build one in PowerPoint.
Should I Build Gantt Charts Manually or Use an Add-In?
Keep in mind while this process can be somewhat time-consuming, there are several add-ins for Microsoft Office that will automate constructing these; you fill in the needed data, and they do the rest.
That said, most add-ins we found were subscriptions, instead of software, with some running as high as $149 a year. Unless you’re making these charts regularly or are designing more complex ones, you’re probably better off formatting them. A more viable option is to go through this process once, save the results, and then copy the slide and edit the data whenever you need a new chart. To do this, go to File > Save A Copy and give it a different name. Then go to Chart > Edit Data and revise your information as needed.
