Quick summary
This tutorial shows you how to draw a sine wave in PowerPoint using the built-in Curve tool under the Shapes menu. By enabling Gridlines and placing anchor points at the center, peak, and valley, you can create a smooth, accurate sine wave without any add-ins.
Steps
- Go to the View tab in PowerPoint.
- Check Gridlines located in the Show section to align your drawing.
- Go to the Insert tab.
- Click Shapes found in the Illustrations group.
- Select the Curve tool from the Shapes panel.
- Click once at the starting point on the center line to begin drawing.
- Move your mouse up and to the right, then click again at the peak.
- Move down and to the right, then click at the valley.
- Double-click to stop drawing and complete the sine wave.