As the name suggests, an organizational chart depicts the hierarchical structure of an organization. The chart typically starts at the topmost level and percolates down to the lower levels, with branches depicting parallel positions. Reversibly, an organizational chart graphically depicts the reporting structure from lower levels to upper levels, going up to the topmost level.
It is possible to use Google Slides to create organizational charts. T
2 ways to create an Organizational Chart in Google Slides
- Use a Template
- Use Predefined Shapes and Lines
We will show you both methods in simple, step-wise instructions.
Let us begin.
Method #1: Use a Template
Step #1: Open Google Slides
Fire up your favorite browser.
Go to Google’s home page.
In the top right corner, click Sign in to enter your Google accounts using your credentials.
Click the nine dots to open Google apps.
Scroll and click the Slides icon.
Google Slides will open.
Step #2: Open a New Presentation
Hover the mouse pointer over the + button in the bottom right corner.
The button will change to two new buttons.
Click the button Create new presentation.
A new presentation will open.
Click to select the Simple light theme.
Note: You can select any other suitable theme from the menu.
Step #3: Select a Template
Click the Insert tab in the top menu bar.
This opens a menu.
Hover the mouse pointer over the Diagram icon.
This opens another menu.
Click the Hierarchy tab.
A list of templates opens in the right panel.
Click to select a suitable template.
Step #4: Create a New Organization Chart
The template appears inside the new slide.
Click the text box, Click to add subtitle, and delete it.
Click the text box, Click to add title to select it.
Move the text box to a suitable position above the template.
Type in a suitable title.
Step #5: Add to the Organization Chart
Click to select a text box.
Press CTRL+C to copy the text box.
Press CTRL+V to paste a copy.
Drag the new text box to a suitable position.
Click the Insert tab in the top menu bar.
This opens a menu.
Hover the mouse pointer over the Line icon.
This opens another menu.
Click the Line tab.
The cursor changes to a cross.
Position the cursor appropriately.
Click and drag to form a connecting line.
Add or subtract text boxes as necessary from the chart.
Step #6: Annotate the Topmost Level
Click inside the topmost text box.
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Step #7: Annotate Other Levels
Repeat Step #5 for all the text boxes/levels of the organization chart.
Method #2: Use Predefined Shapes and Lines
Step #1: Open Google Slides
Fire up your favorite browser.
Go to the Google home page.
In the top right corner, click Sign in to enter your Google accounts using your credentials.
Click the nine dots to open Google apps.
Scroll and click the Slides icon.
Google Slides will open.
Step #2: Open a New Presentation
Hover the mouse pointer over the + button in the bottom right corner.
The button will change to two new buttons.
Click the button Create new presentation.
A new presentation will open.
Click to select the Simple light theme.
Note: You can select any other suitable theme from the menu.
Step #3: Add a Title
Click to select Click to add subtitle and delete it.
Click to select Click to add title and add a suitable title.
Move the title to a suitable position in the slide.
Step #4: Add Predefined Shapes
Click the Insert tab in the top menu bar.
This opens a menu.
Hover the mouse pointer over the Shape icon.
This opens another menu.
Hover the mouse pointer over the Shapes icon.
Another menu opens.
Click the Rounded Rectangle icon.
The cursor changes to a cross.
Position the cursor appropriately.
Click and drag to form a text box.
Add or subtract text boxes as necessary from the chart.
Step #5: Annotate the Topmost shape
Double-click inside the text box.
Type a suitable level/name.
Step #6: Annotate other Levels
Repeat Step #5 for all the text boxes/levels of the organization chart.
Step #7: Add Connectors
Click the Insert tab in the top menu bar.
This opens a menu.
Hover the mouse pointer over the Line icon.
This opens another menu.
Click the Line icon.
The cursor changes to a cross.
Position the cursor appropriately.
Click and drag to draw a connecting line.
Add other connecting lines as necessary to complete the organization chart.
Conclusion
We have shown you two methods of creating an organizational chart in Google Slides. Use the one most suitable to your application. If you have any questions, please let us know in the comments section below.