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Create a Detailed Family Tree Chart in PowerPoint 2003

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Add Additional Members to Your Family Tree Chart

Add subordinates to PowerPoint family tree chart

Add subordinates to PowerPoint family tree chart

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More Descendants in the Family Tree Chart

To add additional members to your family tree -

  1. Click on the border of the shape to which you want to add a descendant or other member.

  2. On the Organization Chart toolbar, click the drop down arrow beside Insert Shape.

    • Subordinate - This will place a new shape below the currently selected shape. Use this option for a child of the selected member.
    • Coworker - Use this option for a sibling of the selected member. Coworker is not an available option when the highest member box is selected.
    • Assistant - Use this option for a spouse of the selected member.

Note - The Organization Chart toolbar will only appear when you have selected the chart or any object within the chart.

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