To resize an organizational chart in PowerPoint, select the chart and drag one of the corner sizing handles.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
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Select the Org Chart: First, click on the org chart within your PowerPoint slide. You should see sizing handles (small circles or squares) appear around its perimeter.
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Locate a Corner Sizing Handle: Place your mouse cursor over one of the sizing handles located at the corners of the org chart. This is important because using the corner handles maintains the chart's aspect ratio, preventing distortion.
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Observe the Cursor: When your cursor is correctly positioned over a corner sizing handle, it will change into a two-headed arrow.
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Drag to Resize: Click and hold the left mouse button while the two-headed arrow is visible. Drag the sizing handle diagonally to increase or decrease the size of the org chart. Dragging inwards makes it smaller, and dragging outwards makes it larger.
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Release the Mouse Button: Once the org chart reaches your desired size, release the mouse button.
Important Considerations:
- Maintain Aspect Ratio: Using the corner handles is the best way to resize the org chart because it preserves the proportions, avoiding stretching or squashing the chart.
- Check Legibility: After resizing, double-check that the text and elements within the org chart are still legible. You might need to adjust font sizes or spacing if the chart becomes too small.
- Consider Slide Layout: Ensure that the resized org chart fits well within the overall layout of your PowerPoint slide without overlapping other elements.
