Use Symbol Characters in PowerPoint Instead of Shapes for Progress/Rating; Step-by-step tutorial

When you want to show progress or ratings using stars, circles, or other shapes, don’t use the shapes in PowerPoint. Use the characters in the font I show in this video. It is much easier to get everything aligned and it is easy to change color. The information in this video is an example of…

How to create a time scale in PowerPoint for timeline visuals, Gantt charts, and other time-based visuals

A timeline visual is a generic term used to describe any time-based visual. It consists of the time scale for the desired period of time and shapes or text that indicate the events during the time period shown. A Gantt chart is a specific type of timeline visual often used in project management. Here is…

Timeline visual templates in Excel from Microsoft

Microsoft makes downloadable timeline templates available at https://templates.office.com/en-us/timelines. Note that some of the templates are classified as Premium templates (denoted by the diamond icon) which are only available to those who have a subscription to Microsoft 365. When looking at these templates, be careful to select a template that creates an accurate time scale. Most…