{"id":151492,"date":"2021-01-10T12:00:29","date_gmt":"2021-01-10T09:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-create-a-family-tree-in-microsoft-powerpoint\/"},"modified":"2021-01-10T12:00:29","modified_gmt":"2021-01-10T09:00:29","slug":"how-to-create-a-family-tree-in-microsoft-powerpoint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-create-a-family-tree-in-microsoft-powerpoint\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Create a Family Tree in Microsoft PowerPoint"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Create a Family Tree in Microsoft PowerPoint&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-429061\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/xstock-lede-microsoft-office-powerpoint-3.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.xxkTKRxos6.png\" alt=\"Microsoft PowerPoint Logo\" width=\"649\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A family tree is a hierarchical chart that details the connection between members of a family. You can create your own family tree in PowerPoint by using one of Microsoft\u2019s many hierarchy style SmartArt graphics. Here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n<p>To get started, open PowerPoint and navigate to the \u201cInsert\u201d tab.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700785\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xInsert-tab-in-PowerPoint.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.hk9AM8reXw.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"358\" height=\"189\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cIllustrations\u201d group, click \u201cSmartArt.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700786\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xSmartArt-option-in-Illustrations-group.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.lJOY5teJcM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"352\" height=\"190\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The \u201cChoose a SmartArt Graphic\u201d window will <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ear. In the left-hand pane, click the \u201cHierarchy\u201d tab.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xHierarchy-tab.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.oT8-xPu9-e.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"217\" height=\"295\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll now see a small collection of hierarchy SmartArt graphics. For standard family trees, the \u201cOrganizational Chart\u201d option is ideal. However, you can choose whichever SmartArt graphic works best for you.<\/p>\n<p>Select the chart you would like to use by clicking it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700789\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xStandard-heirarchical-chart.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.eJTflUlOdQ.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"328\" height=\"353\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once selected, a preview and a description of the chart will appear in the right-hand pane. Click \u201cOK\u201d to insert the chart.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700790\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xInsert-button-for-chart.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.fkN5EJS-Zi.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"358\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>With the chart added to your presentation, you can start entering the names of the family members in each respective box. Do this by clicking the box and typing their name. The text will resize itself to fit the boxes automatically.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700792\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Enter-family-members-name-gif.gif.pagespeed.ce.v3qoYVJ30J.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"496\" height=\"312\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can delete boxes you don\u2019t need by clicking the box to select it and then pressing the \u201cDelete\u201d key on your keyboard.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700796\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Detele-a-position.gif.pagespeed.ce.DGH38u59Nm.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"496\" height=\"312\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can also add additional boxes below or above certain positions. To do this, highlight the box by clicking it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700797\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xSelect-box-within-box-1.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.jFm6JSIrNP.png\" alt=\"Select box within box\" width=\"546\" height=\"236\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, click the \u201cDesign\u201d tab in the \u201cSmartArt Tools\u201d group.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700794\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xDesign-tab.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.uGIt5eir6L.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"274\" height=\"195\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cCreate Graphic\u201d group, click the arrow next to the \u201cAdd Shape\u201d option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/dropdown-arrow-next-to-add-shape-option.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"397\" height=\"189\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A drop-down menu will appear. The option you select from the menu will depend on where you want to place the box with respect to the currently selected box. Here\u2019s what each option does:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Add Shape After:<\/strong> Adds a box to the right, and on the same level, of the selected box.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Shape Before:<\/strong> Adds a box to the left, and on the same level, of the selected box.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Shape Above:<\/strong> Adds a box above the selected box.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Shape Below:<\/strong> Adds a box below the selected box.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Assistant:<\/strong> Adds a box between the level of the selected box and the level below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In this example, assuming our fictional character Bryon had a child, we\u2019d use the \u201cAdd Shape Below\u201d option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700845\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xAdd-Shape-Below-option.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.dB5gbCDmzx.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"271\" height=\"156\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A box will now appear below our selected box.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700846\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xAdded-box-below-selected-box.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.svEfliYea0.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"355\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once the box is placed, enter the name of the respective family member. Repeat these steps until your family tree is complete.<\/p>\n<p>You can also tweak the design or change the color of the chart. Click the chart to select it and then click the \u201cDesign\u201d tab. In the \u201cSmartArt Styles\u201d group, you\u2019ll see a range of different styles to choose from, as well as the option to change colors.<\/p>\n<p>Click the \u201cChange Colors\u201d option to show a drop-down menu, then select the color scheme you like best.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700848\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xGradient-range-accent-2.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.oa1CBwH3oc.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"380\" height=\"503\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, choose a style you like from the lineup in the \u201cSmartArt Styles\u201d group. We\u2019ll use the \u201cInset\u201d option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700849\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xInset-option.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.G-B1gYSYW4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"581\" height=\"129\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Your chart will take on the selected color and style.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700850\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xFamily-tree-example.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.LEEpo99YC8.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"549\" height=\"320\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Play around with the styles and colors until you find one the works best for you.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Creating a family tree is an exciting thing, but it\u2019s always a collaborative effort. You can ask family members to collaborate on the presentation with you to ensure that no family members are left out. And remember to share the presentation with your family once the family tree is complete!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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