Deploying Gantt Charts for PowerPoint

Written by Emmanuelle | Updated

This article guides you through the steps of deploying UpSlide's Gantt Charts option in PowerPoint.

Add-in installation

You can deploy the UpSlide Gantt Charts via the Microsoft integrated apps. To deploy an Office application to your organization, you'll need Global Administrator rights.

  • Click here to access the integrated apps of your organization
  • Click on the Get Apps button on the integrated apps table

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  • In the search bar at the top-right, type "UpSlide" and click Get it Now on the application you wish to install
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  • Choose the deployment scope for the add-in
    • Just me - The add-in will be accessible only to your account
    • Entire organization - The add-in will be accessible to everyone in your organization
    • Specific users/groups - The add-in will be accessible only for the specific users and user groups you select below.image (2).png
  • Accept the required permissions for your organization. A confirmation pop-up will appear to confirm the action. Then, click on Next in your main window.image (3).pngimage (4).png
  • Review your deployment scope and click on Finish deployment to finalize the installationimage (6).png

Manage deployment scope

You can change the deployment scope at anytime.

  • Click here to access the integrated apps of your organization
  • Select the app for which you want to edit the deployment scope

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  • Navigate to the Users sub-page and modify the assigned users. Click the Update button to confirm your new deployment scope.

Use Gantt Charts

You can access the option by going in PowerPoint in Home > Add-ins > UpSlide Gantt.

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You can now also have the Gantt Charts button appear directly in the UpSlide ribbon tab in PowerPoint desktop. Please contact UpSlide for the button to appear there.