Special Objects in Office Programs

Insert a Word table   The Insert Microsoft Word Table button inserts a Microsoft Word table into a PowerPoint slide. The table appears in a window with the Word ruler bars, and the menus and toolbars change to those of Word. You can use all of the Word features to complete the table. When you’re finished, click anywhere on the slide outside the table window to return to PowerPoint.

Insert an organizational chart   If you give presentations often, you’ve probably used organizational charts. PowerPoint includes a special program to make creating these charts easier. Click Organization Chart (Insert menu, Picture submenu) to insert an organizational chart on a slide. For more information, see Help in Microsoft Organization Chart.

Insert a Microsoft Excel worksheet   The Insert Microsoft Excel Worksheet button inserts a Microsoft Excel worksheet. The worksheet appears in a window, and the menus and toolbars change to those of Microsoft Excel. You can use all of the Microsoft Excel features to complete the worksheet. When you’re finished, click anywhere in the document outside the worksheet window.

Insert a map   The Map button inserts a special type of object into a Microsoft Excel worksheet. You can use maps to automatically plot geographic data based on names of cities, states, provinces, or countries. For more information, see Display Data on a Map.

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