How to Use Microsoft Excel 2007 in a PowerPoint Presentation

1. Open your PowerPoint presentation and create a new slide where you want the Excel item to be by choosing 'Insert' from the menu at the top, followed by 'New Slide.'
2. Choose 'Insert' again from the menu at the top, then 'Chart,' and choose the type of chart you want (bar, line, etc.).
3. Insert your data for the chart into the Excel spreadsheet that opens up. You don't have to use the data that appears on the spreadsheet (it is just a suggestion). The headers for the chart will run along the top (Row 1) and left side (Column A).
4. Close the Excel window to save your information. Your data will be reflected on the chart.
5. Edit the chart formatting by clicking on the chart element you want to change and making the changes on the menu that appears. You can reformat the color, fonts and many other features.
6. Edit the data on the chart by clicking on the 'Edit in Excel' button on the formatting palette. If you do not see the formatting palette, click on the 'Toolbox' icon just above the presentation window.