3 ways to create Project Roadmap using PowerPoint
- Using a pre-designed roadmap template from Microsoft
- Creating a roadmap using SmartArt Graphic
- Using basic shapes
We will show you all the above in simple, step-wise instructions.
Let us begin.
Method #1: Create a Project Roadmap using a Template
Step #1: Open PowerPoint File Menu
Open PowerPoint.
Click on the File tab in the top menu bar to changeover to the File menu.
Step #2: Select a Roadmap Template
In the left pane, click on the New tab.
In the right pane, type roadmap inside the search bar.
Click on the search icon on the right.
PowerPoint will display an array of roadmaps.
Click on the one most suitable to your application.
Click on the Create button in the next screen.
The chosen roadmap will appear in the presentation.
Step #3: Customize the Roadmap
Click on and select the text you want to modify.
Change the text appropriately.
Change the other texts according to your requirement.
Method #2: Create a Roadmap using SmartArt Graphic
Step #1: Open PowerPoint
Open a new or an existing presentation in PowerPoint.
Navigate to the slide where you want the roadmap to appear.
Click on and delete any text boxes appearing in the slide.
Step #2: Insert a SmartArt Gaphic
Click on the Insert tab in the top menu bar to change the ribbon.
In the section Illustrations, click on the SmartArt icon.
A Choose a SmartArt Graphic dialog box will open.
Click on the Process tab in the left pane.
In the central pane, click on the Upward Arrow icon.
Note: You can select any other graphic to suit your specific roadmap.
The right pane will show details of the Upward Arrow.
Click on the OK button at the bottom.
The chosen graphic appears in the slide.
Step #3: Customize the Roadmap
Click on one of the circles and copy it with CTRL+C.
Paste it with CTRL+V.
Repeat the copy-paste until you have as many circles as you want.
Use the handles to resize and position the circles.
Click on one of the [Text].
Copy it with CTRL+C.
Paste a copy with CTRL+V.
Use the handles to position the text.
Step #4: Fill in the Roadmap
Click on each [Text] and replace appropriately.
Method #3: Create a Roadmap using Basic Shapes
Step #1: Open PowerPoint
Open a new or an existing presentation in PowerPoint.
Navigate to the slide where you want the roadmap to appear.
Click on and delete any text boxes appearing in the slide.
Step #2: Insert a Basic Shape
Click on the Insert tab in the top menu bar to change the ribbon.
In the section Illustrations, click on the Shapes icon.
A drop-down menu will open.
Click on the Arrow: Chevron icon under Block Arrows.
Note: You can select any other shape to suit your specific roadmap.
The cursor will change to a cross.
Position the cross suitably in the slide.
Click and hold the mouse button.
Drag the cursor to a diagonally opposite corner to create the shape.
Use the handles on the shape to resize and position it.
Repeat to create as many shapes as necessary.
Step #3: Fill in the Roadmap
Right-click on the first shape.
In the menu that opens, click on Edit Text.
Type in the required text.
Resize the shape to fit the text.
Repeat for all the shapes.
Conclusion
We have shown you three methods of creating a project roadmap in PowerPoint. Use the one you find most suitable.