Quick summary
This demo shows how to create a roadmap in PowerPoint using the built-in SmartArt feature to visually map out project milestones and stages. You can customize the chart's colors, labels, and layout entirely within PowerPoint's native tools — no third-party add-ins required.
Steps
- Go to a blank slide in your PowerPoint presentation.
- Click the Insert tab in the top navigation bar.
- Select SmartArt from the Insert menu.
- Under Process, select Basic Chevron Process or choose any chart style that best fits your needs.
- Enter your steps or milestones into the SmartArt text fields.
- Add dates or labels for each stage of the roadmap.
- Use the SmartArt tab to change colors and style to match your branding.
- Arrange the flow from left to right (or top to bottom) to finalize the roadmap layout.