How to use think-cell
Welcome to the think-cell user manual!
This manual contains a chapter that teaches all 3. Basic concepts as well as introductory chapters on 4. Introduction to charting and 14. Introduction to layout. It also contains information on how to use external data with think-cell, in particular using 22. Excel data links, and how to automate presentation creation using external data starting with the 25. Introduction to automation.
Of course, the manual also covers all product features in detail and provides tips and tricks for advanced users.
You can either search for specific keywords below or access each chapter directly using the table of contents to the left.
29 page(s) found
How to quickly create and update charts in PowerPoint | think-cell
https://www.think-cell.com/en/resources/manual/introductioncharting
Inserting a chart into your presentation is very similar to inserting a PowerPoint shape. Go to the think-cell group and click the Elements button. Then, ...
How to install and update think-cell | think-cell
https://www.think-cell.com/en/resources/manual/installation
2.1 System requirements. On Windows, think-cell works with Microsoft Office 2013, 2016, 2019 or 2021 for Windows, with at least PowerPoint and Excel installed.
How to link charts in PowerPoint to Excel data | think-cell
https://www.think-cell.com/en/resources/manual/exceldatalinks
You can link a selected data range in your Excel workbook to an existing chart in a PowerPoint presentation. Simply click the To Existing Element icon.
How to automate slide creation and updates in PowerPoint | think-cell
https://www.think-cell.com/en/resources/manual/introductionautomation
think-cell helps you to quickly create professional, data-driven charts in PowerPoint. But what about automating periodic reports, or using a web service to ...
How to create a Mekko/Marimekko chart in PowerPoint | think-cell
https://www.think-cell.com/en/resources/manual/mekko
A Mekko chart (sometimes also called marimekko chart) is a two-dimensional stacked chart. In addition to the varying segment heights of a regular stacked chart.
How to work with think-cell's internal datasheet | think-cell
https://www.think-cell.com/en/resources/manual/dataentry
The datasheet also opens immediately when a new chart is inserted. think-cell uses a customized Microsoft Excel sheet for data input, which you can use in the ...
Learn the think-cell basics | think-cell
https://www.think-cell.com/en/resources/manual/basicconcepts
Rules with functions or references to other cells don't affect chart colors. You can't use conditional formatting to change the number format of your charts. To ...
How to exchange files with PowerPoint users | think-cell
https://www.think-cell.com/en/resources/manual/compatibility
The think-cell elements appear as regular PowerPoint shapes such as textboxes and PowerPoint chart objects. ... Scatter chart and bubble chart · 13. Gantt chart ( ...
How to use think-cell Tools in PowerPoint | think-cell
https://www.think-cell.com/en/resources/manual/moretools
Combine your selected slides into a new PowerPoint presentation and share them easily. Send slides. Select think-cell > Collaboration > Send Slides or Insert ...
How to use keyboard shortcuts | think-cell
https://www.think-cell.com/en/resources/manual/keyboardshortcuts
Shortcut key (Win). Shortcut key (Mac). Description ; Del or Backspace. Del or Backspace. Delete the selected element (e.g. chart) or feature (e.g., label) ; Ctrl ...
How to customize think-cell to use your company colors | think-cell
https://www.think-cell.com/en/resources/manual/customization
If you want to apply a style's colors or color schemes in existing charts, you need to do so manually. C.2.1 Load style files programmatically. You can also ...
How to show data labels in PowerPoint and place them ...
https://www.think-cell.com/en/resources/manual/textlabels
think-cell takes care of correct and readable labeling. Avoid using PowerPoint text boxes to label your charts as they will be ignored by think-cell's ...
How to create a scatter chart and bubble chart in PowerPoint | think ...
https://www.think-cell.com/en/resources/manual/scatterbubble
Create complex scatter charts and bubble chart in minutes using think-cell.
How to add annotations and decorations to charts | think-cell
https://www.think-cell.com/en/resources/manual/chartdecorations
Learn how to add value axes, CAGRs, difference arrows and legends to think-cell charts.
How to add library content to presentations | think-cell
https://www.think-cell.com/en/resources/manual/library
The think-cell Library is a centralized collection of digital content, including slide and image assets from local and shared storage, slide templates, images, ...
How to link charts in PowerPoint to Tableau data | think-cell
https://www.think-cell.com/en/resources/manual/tableaudata
You need access to a Tableau server to link a chart to Tableau data. think-cell supports both on-premise and cloud hosted versions of Tableau.
How to create and edit text boxes in PowerPoint | think-cell
https://www.think-cell.com/en/resources/manual/textbox
When dragging the edge of a text box to align with a shape that is not dynamically placed by think-cell, such as a chart or a native PowerPoint shape, a red ...
How to use think-cell's API | think-cell
https://www.think-cell.com/en/resources/manual/api
How to use think-cell's COM API from VBA and C# to update think-cell data, create presentations, control styles, and import Mekko Graphics charts.
How to create column charts, line charts and area charts in ...
https://www.think-cell.com/en/resources/manual/clacharts
Then remove the category labels for one of the charts. think-cell sample butterfly chart. For the steps to create a stacked clustered chart, see 7.2 Clustered ...
How to create pie charts and doughnut charts in PowerPoint | think-cell
https://www.think-cell.com/en/resources/manual/pie
A pie chart or doughnut chart is actually a special case of a 100% chart with only one category (column) of data. think-cell pie chart example.
How to quickly create and update layouts in PowerPoint | think-cell
https://www.think-cell.com/en/resources/manual/introductionlayout
In addition, the table can be edited in a datasheet or linked to an Excel file, just like for charts (see 17. Tables). You can also include elements other than ...
How to use Excel tools | think-cell
https://www.think-cell.com/en/resources/manual/exceltools
See 23.4 Applying Excel table styles as regular formatting. 23.1 The think-cell ribbon in Excel; 23.2 Excel data rounding; 23.3 Calculate the compound annual ...
How to create a Gantt chart in PowerPoint | think-cell
https://www.think-cell.com/en/resources/manual/gantt
A project timeline (sometimes called Gantt chart) visualizes project activities. The scale of a project timeline is a calendar.
How to deploy think-cell in your organization | think-cell
https://www.think-cell.com/en/resources/manual/deploymentguide
Deploy think-cell in your organization on Windows or Mac. Administrators can configure automatic updates, the library, and the PowerPoint and Excel ribbons.
How to use images and icons in think-cell | think-cell
https://www.think-cell.com/en/resources/manual/image
Enhance your presentations with think-cell images and icons. Images and icons work smoothly alongside other think-cell elements like charts, tables, ...
How to create a waterfall chart in PowerPoint | think-cell
https://www.think-cell.com/en/resources/manual/waterfall
A waterfall chart (sometimes called bridge chart) visualizes an additive calculation with subtotals. To create a waterfall chart, simply type the calculation ...
How to automate charts in PowerPoint with data from Excel | think-cell
https://www.think-cell.com/en/resources/manual/exceldataautomation
Learn how to automate PowerPoint with templates, data from Excel and think-cell's COM API.
How to style think-cell to use your corporate design | think-cell
https://www.think-cell.com/en/resources/manual/stylefileformat
8 Customizing labels), and in the list of available of styles for bars and pentagons/chevrons in Gantt charts (see D.11.1 gantt). Individual shape styles are ...
How to create a process flow in PowerPoint | think-cell
https://www.think-cell.com/en/resources/manual/processflow
Create complex process flows in minutes using think-cell's pentagons, chevrons and text boxes.