How to Insert a Hierarchy Chart in PowerPoint

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May 25, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to add a SmartArt hierarchy chart to your PowerPoint slide.

Quick summary

This tutorial shows you how to insert a hierarchy chart in PowerPoint using the built-in SmartArt tool — no third-party add-ins required. Follow the steps below to choose an org chart layout and populate it with your data in minutes.

Steps

Go to the Insert tab in the PowerPoint ribbon.
Click SmartArt in the Illustrations group.
In the left panel of the SmartArt dialog, click Hierarchy.
Choose a layout from the available options, such as Organization Chart, Picture Organization Chart, or Name and Title Organization Chart.
Click OK to insert the selected hierarchy chart onto your slide.
Type your information into the Text Pane to populate the chart with your content.

📌 Why this matters

Hierarchy charts — such as org charts — are one of the most-requested visuals in business presentations, yet many PowerPoint users don't know they are built directly into the app via SmartArt. Being able to insert a hierarchy chart in PowerPoint without external tools saves time and keeps presentations consistent and professional. This demo matters because it removes the guesswork from a multi-step process, helping users visualize team structures, reporting lines, and organizational data clearly. Anyone creating corporate decks, project plans, or onboarding materials will benefit from mastering this native PowerPoint feature.

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