An existing Google Sheets chart can be imported into Google Slides with a link to its spreadsheet. This is useful when the data and chart are already maintained elsewhere. Select the specific chart, not merely the first spreadsheet whose name resembles the project.
Choose the source chart
On a computer, select the destination slide and choose Insert > Chart > From Sheets. Select the spreadsheet, then choose the chart to import. Check its title and visible categories so you do not insert an older or unrelated comparison from the same workbook.
Decide whether to retain the link
Review the Link to spreadsheet option before importing. Leave it enabled when the presentation should use the maintained source. Clearing it creates a deliberately unlinked import instead. Complete the import after choosing the behavior that matches your workflow.
Google’s linked-object guidance warns that viewers of the presentation can see the linked chart even without access to the source file. Review the chart’s visible information before adding it to an audience deck.
Check the inserted result
Inspect labels, units, dates, and the chart’s size on the slide. Present it to confirm that the audience can read the data. Keep a clear record of the source spreadsheet for maintenance. If your main problem is an already imported chart that does not show later changes, use the existing chart-refresh troubleshooting workflow rather than importing repeated copies. This operation establishes the intended source chart; it is not a substitute for checking freshness before the actual presentation.
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Reviewed against the linked official product guidance on November 3, 2026. Features, limits, screen labels, and access can vary by account, platform, region, and organization policy.