Module 2: Using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for Academic Coursework

Tips for Moving Charts from Excel to Word

There are several methods that will allow you to place an Excel chart in a Word document. However, these methods produce different and sometimes unpredictable results.

This is currently the best method for placing a chart into a Word document:

1. Select and copy the chart in Excel
2. Open the Word document (or switch to it if it is already open)
3. Pull down the Edit menu and choose Paste Special
4. Paste as Microsoft Excel Chart Object

NB: Once you have pasted the chart into the Word document, you may not make formatting changes to the chart using Word. To make formatting changes, you must return to the chart in Excel, make and save the changes, re-copy and re-paste the chart into the Word document.