Make a Family Tree in PowerPoint Using the Organization Chart

Select a Content Layout Slide for Your Family Tree

Content Layout slides in Microsoft PowerPoint

© Wendy Russell

A Simple Family Tree

This exercise is great for young children to create a simple family tree of their immediate family. PowerPoint's Organization Chart is used in a fun way to integrate technology into the classroom.

Note - For a more detailed family tree chart, use one of these two tutorials.

• Detailed Family Tree Chart in PowerPoint
• Detailed Family Tree Chart in PowerPoint 2007

In the Title text box of the first slide, enter [Your Last Name] Family Tree and type by [Your Name] in the Subtitle text box.

Add a new slide to the presentation.

Choose A Content Layout Slide

1. In the Slide Layout task pane shown on the right side of the screen, scroll to the section called Content Layouts if it is not already in view. Decide if you want a title on this page or not.
   
   
2. Choose the appropriate slide layout type from the list. (You can always change your mind later).

• Select a Content Layout Slide for Your Family Tree
• Use the PowerPoint Organization Chart for the Family Tree
• Select the Organization Chart in the Diagram Gallery
• Delete Extra Text Boxes in Organization Chart
• Add Extra Text Boxes and Your Family Name
• Add Your Parents' Names to the Family Tree
• Subordinate Text Boxes for the Siblings in the Family Tree
• Use the Autoformat Option to Dress Up the Family Tree
• Create Your Own Color Scheme for the Family Tree
• Color Samples for the Family Tree