Templates Graphs US Business Group General rules Presenter/timingBar and column graphs Presenter/timingLine and combination graphs Presenter/timingArea graphs Presenter/timingPie graphs Presenter/timingScatter plot and bubble graphs Presenter/timingAgendaCreate graphs using the native PowerPoint chart software, rather than pasting graphs from ExcelParticipation in Harley Davidson conventions, 1998-2002 Thousands of peopleCAGR 1998-200268%Title is bold, with the time period appearing after a comma. Always write out the year in full. The optional subtitle provides additional info on the data and is not bold, italics, 2 points smaller than the title. Line spacing is 1Axis titles are optional and should not be used if the information is given elsewhere or is self-evidentThe CAGR block should be placed to the right of the graph. Font size should be close to that the graphs data labelsIn general, use whole numbers unless you have a specific reason for including decimalsWhen the data refers to projected or estimated figures, add “E” to the year labelWhen used, axis tick marks should be placed on the outside of the axisRemember to adjust the document title tracker when you create a new document. It should match the name of the PowerPoint fileIn general, include all relevant information while keeping the graph as simple as possible Cumulative number of Rhodes Scholars, 1900-1980 Harvard vs. YaleAll numbers in the graph (data and axis labels) should be the same size. Text labels may be smaller if necessaryDo not add unit symbols (e.g., $ or M) to the axis labels (except for %).Set the intervals to the largest reasonable value possibleIn general, do not use borders on bars, columns, pie pieces, et ceteraIf a legend is needed, place it to the right of the graph or within the plot area. Do not add a border and set the font to roughly the same size as the data labelslIf resizing graphs in the main PowerPoint application, make sure to use only the corner object boxes (see diagram)lMake sure that the graph is resized with the same aspect ratio (vertical/horizontal proportions)lIf the text becomes distorted, undo immediately!The safest way to change the size or position of graph elements is to do so within the native graph application itselfUse the corner object boxes only when resizing graphs! It is also advisable to hold down the key when doing soBe careful when resizing graphs!When choosing colors for adjacent graph elements, be sure to alternate light and dark colors (examples from the color palette shown below):Growth in color bars, 1990-2000 Millions of Pixels134If you want to insert a callout, use this type of text box, not the yellow ones used in this document for editorial commentsIf a given data element is too small to fit a data label, place the label outside in a separate text boxTry to use colors from the main color palette as much as possibleSelect from the palette shown below for box fills, graphs, shadows, and other color elementsFillR-0G-52B-102AccentR-239G-196B-089Accent 2R-040G-108B-026Accent 3R-255G-245B-200Title TextR-222G-029B-014ShadowR-153G-153B-153R-204G-204B-153R-073G-133B-163R-67G-67B-148Additional colors, if neededR-255G-254B-243General rules Presenter/timingBar and column graphs Presenter/timingLine and combination graphs Presenter/timingArea graphs Presenter/timingPie graphs Presenter/timingScatter plot and bubble graphs Presenter/timingAgendaBar graph, 1 data seriesTitle, time period SubtitleAxis titleAxis titleSource: Text is Arial, 8-point, plain; a semicolon should separate each item; the line should end in a period.Bar graph, 2 data seriesSource: Text is Arial, 8-point, plain; a semicolon should separate each item; the line should end in a period.Title, time period SubtitleAxis titleAxis titleBar graph, 12 categoriesSource: Text is Arial, 8-point, plain; a semicolon should separate each item; the line should end in a period.Title, time period SubtitleAxis titleAxis titleStacked bar graph2135408454Source: Text is Arial, 8-point, plain; a semicolon should separate each item; the line should end in a period.When necessary, give the total for the column in a separate boxTitle, time period SubtitleAxis titleAxis title100% stacked bar graphSource: Text is Arial, 8-point, plain; a semicolon should separate each item; the line should end in a period.These “series lines” are optional and can be turned on and off under “Format Data Series/Options”Title, time period SubtitleAxis titleAxis titleColumn graph, 1 data seriesCAGR 1998-2002xx%Source: Text is Arial, 8-point, plain; a semicolon should separate each item; the line should end in a period.Title, time period SubtitleAxis titleAxis titleColumn graph, 2 data seriesSource: Text is Arial, 8-point, plain; a semicolon should separate each item; the line should end in a period.Title, time period SubtitleAxis titleAxis titleColumn graph, 2 data series, 15 categoriesSou