Turn your Statista data into PowerPoint charts in minutes

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  • saves you 70% working time
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Just follow this simple process to turn your Statista data into compelling PowerPoint charts

01

Export

Export your Statista data to Excel

On the Statista web site you can find a button to the right of each chart. You can use this button to export the chart's data to Excel (XLS) and download a corresponding file.

02

Format

Format your Excel data to match think-cell's data format

Insert an extra column between the category labels and the first data column. Values in this column are used by think-cell to compute absolute values from percentages. You can safely leave it empty.

03

Select

Select the data for your chart

Simply select the Excel data range for the new chart, including category and series labels.

04

Insert

Insert your think-cell chart into PowerPoint

In Excel’s Insert tab, click the button "Charts" in the think-cell ribbon group. Data exported from Statista has the structure for a bar chart. Therefore, use the arrow to the right of the "Stacked" icon to create a stacked bar chart. Later, you can freely rotate the chart in PowerPoint.

05

Highlight

Further highlight your message

That’s it. The new think-cell chart is created in PowerPoint. You can now use think-cell’s powerful features to highlight your chart's message, e.g., by adding difference arrows, axes or value lines.

Bring your statistics to life

think-cell helps you create 40+ stunning chart types in minutes, automates your regular reports and boosts your slide layout. And all this with a single PowerPoint add-in. Here are some of its most awe-inspiring features.

Gantt charts you can create in PowerPoint

Ensure maximum clarity in your project management reporting.

  • ⁠Show project status with data-driven elements like Harvey balls and checkboxes.
  • ⁠Choose your timescale and add activity bars and milestones that connect directly to the calendar.
  • Add or remove items and the chart adapts automatically to maintain readability.

Waterfall charts without workarounds

Create waterfall charts to show how different drivers contribute to an overall change. Industry standard for EBITDA bridge and P&L statements.

  • Display multiple series with stacked segments.
  • Include totals and subtotals that calculate automatically.
  • Add segments that cross below the baseline.

Chart annotations for data-driven stories

Highlight key insights with a range of auto-calculated enhancements that are positioned perfectly for best practice chart layouts.

  • Use labels and legends for clearer data communication.
  • Add CAGR arrows that automatically update when your chart changes.
  • Show your audience what matters with value lines and difference arrows.

think-cell Library for the assets you need

Start building faster with the perfect foundation for your business presentations.

  • Quickly access all your favorite slides, images and presentation resources.
  • Draw on over 250 business templates so you never start from a blank slide.
  • Find exactly what you need with slide-level search and powerful filters.

Automated Mekko charts

Build Mekko charts to show data in two dimensions, using column width for total category sizes and height for proportions.

  • Choose from unit axis or percentage axis.
  • Avoid manual workarounds as column widths are calculated automatically.
  • Combine smaller segments to ‘Other’ to reduce noise.

Smart text boxes for professional layouts

Use smart text boxes that automatically form optimized layouts so you can stop worrying about the size and alignment of your slide elements.

  • Focus on writing content rather than arranging objects.
  • Combine smart text boxes to quickly create tabular structures.
  • Make edits and add elements without breaking your slide.

Data automation that gives you full control

Link any content from a cell in Excel to charts or any other object in your PowerPoint presentation.

  • Choose between automatic and on-demand updates to stay in control and maintain full data consistency.
  • Move, rename or email your Excel files and the links to your presentation will stay intact.
  • Integrate data from other sources like Tableau or populate templates with think-cell’s API.

Chart scanner to pull data from images

Instantly convert flat images into fully-functional, data-driven think-cell charts.

  • Take a column or bar chart from any source and replicate it in your presentation.
  • Capture all chart values and category labels.
  • Edit, annotate, and adjust styling as you can with any other think-cell chart.

1,200,000 users at 30,000 companies rely on think-cell every day

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Here are the four core benefits of using think-cell

70% less working time

  • Create 40+ chart types in a few minutes
  • Waterfalls, Gantts, Marimekkos and Agendas
  • Dozens of data-driven visual annotations

High-quality content

  • Access professional templates, images and icons on demand
  • Connect and search across your entire PowerPoint repository
  • Maintain control over permissions and keep content secure

Easy to use

  • All functions available right at the PowerPoint objects
  • No need to learn lots of dialogs, toolbars or property panes
  • Become a pro user within a few hours

100% compatible

  • Based on PowerPoint charts and shapes
  • Charts shared with PowerPoint users remain data-driven
  • Fully featured with Windows and macOS, including ARM processor

Get started with think-cell

  • Create professional charts and data-driven tables.
  • Deliver impactful presentations faster.
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