How to Import Excel to PowerPoint (Easiest Way in 2024)

In this article we will show you two methods on how to import data from Excel to PowerPoint. Simply follow the steps below.

Import Excel to PowerPoint

To import Excel data to PowerPoint, simply follow the process below.

Method 1: Copy and Paste

Here’s how to import Excel into PowerPoint using the copy and paste method:

1. Select and Copy the Data

Click and drag to select the data you want to transfer from your Excel workbook. Right-click and choose “Copy” from the context menu or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + C (Cmd + C on Mac).

import excel table to powerpoint

2. Switch to PowerPoint

With PowerPoint already open, click on the slide where you want the data to appear.

import excel table to powerpoint slide

3. Paste the data

In PowerPoint, right-click on the slide and choose “Paste” from the context menu, or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + V (Cmd + V on Mac) to paste the copied Excel data onto the slide.

import excel table into powerpoint slide

4. Choose how to paste

A dialog box may appear asking how you want to paste the data. Select the option that best fits your needs.

import excel data to powerpoint slide

Method 2: Insert as Object

Follow the steps below to import Excel to PowerPoint using the insert as object method.

1. Insert Object

Go to the slide where you want to insert the Excel data. Click on the “Insert” tab in the PowerPoint ribbon, then select “Object” in the Text group to open the Insert Object dialog box.

2. Create from File

In the Insert Object dialog box, select “Create from file”. Click on “Browse” and locate the Excel file you want to insert.

3. Link the File (optional)

If you want the inserted Excel data to update automatically when changes are made to the original Excel file, check the “Link” box. Otherwise, leave it unchecked to keep the data static.

4. Insert the File

Click “OK” to insert the Excel file as an object in your PowerPoint slide. You can resize and position the object as needed.

We hope you now know how to import Excel to PowerPoint. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our article on how to import data from Excel to Word template or our article on IMPORTRANGE equivalent in Excel.

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