Introduction
Visualizing data is key to making your presentations, documents, or sites more engaging and informative.
🌀 Insight: Gamma allows you to easily insert and customize charts and diagrams, ensuring your audience can quickly grasp key insights.
How to Insert a Chart in Gamma
Step 1: Access the Smart Chart Tool
Open your Gamma document.
Click on the Insert Menu located on the right-hand side of the screen.
Select Charts & Diagrams.
Select from Smart Charts
Alternatively, type /chart in a card to quickly insert a chart.
🔷 Note: Smart Charts is our new charting tool. Our old chart feature will slowly be deprecated.
Step 2: Choose a Chart Type
Once the chart menu appears, select the type of chart that best suits your data.
The chart editor will open automatically, allowing you to enter and modify your data.
Step 3: Enter and Edit Data
Click on any cell in the chart editor to enter your data.
Use the drop-down menu in each column to add or remove data columns or change the column type.
Adjust values as needed to ensure your chart reflects the correct data.
Right-click a column to delete
🌀 Insight: You can access it directly from the sparkle icon in the top toolbar.
Step 4: Customize the Chart
Use options under Graph to add and remove data labeling
Modify Axes settings to improve readability.Rename labels in the table columns
Adjust the color scheme and text size under Visuals to match your presentation style
Click on the chart directly to annotate data
Change the chart type if needed.
💎 Pro Tip: Add more columns to display the data for applicable chart types.
Step 5: Finalize and Insert the Chart
Once you're happy with your chart, click the X in the upper-right corner to close the editor.
Your chart will now appear within your Gamma document.
Click and drag the chart to reposition it as needed.
💎 Pro Tip: You can show / hide multiple series within the editor.
How to Insert a Diagram in Gamma
Step 1: Access the Diagram Tool
Open your Gamma document.
Click Smart Diagrams from the Insert Menu.
Alternatively, type /diagram to quickly insert a diagram.
Step 2: Edit Your Diagram
Zoom in and out using the top-left toolbar.
Enable or disable the grid for alignment.
Click Undo (or use
Command + Z/Ctrl + Z).Use the bottom menu to adjust text alignment, colour, and placement.
Modify lines and shapes by adjusting colour, line thickness, and arrow direction.
Step 3: Add Elements to Your Diagram
Use the right-side menu to:
Select objects.
Scroll across the diagram grid.
Erase elements.
Insert lines, arrows, and shapes.
Add text and images.
Click and drag an uploaded image to position it within your diagram.
Use the background removal tool to refine image placement.
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FAQs & Common Issues
Why is my chart not displaying correctly?
Ensure that all required data fields are filled.
Check if the selected chart type matches your data format.
If your chart type requires two series or more, add another column with data to see it visualized
Can I change my chart type after inserting it?
Yes! Open the chart editor and select a different chart type or select from the dropdown menu within the editor.
How do I resize or move my chart?
Click and drag the chart to reposition it.
Use the corner handles to resize.
Can I export my chart?
Charts can be exported as part of your Gamma document when you download or share your project.
Can I edit my chart with Agent?
Yes! You can edit your chart with agent by selecting Open Agent to submit the request.
What happens to charts I created with the older chart features?
We’ll still support any charts you’ve created