How to install Chartbuddy
Go to the Chrome Web Store, search for "Chartbuddy," click "Add to Chrome," and follow the setup flow. Installation takes about one minute. Works on Chrome and Edge.
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Step-by-step guides for installing Chartbuddy, building charts, Sheets sync, teams, billing, and troubleshooting.
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Getting started
How to create your first chart
Open Chartbuddy in Google Slides, select a chart type, enter or link your data, and customize. The chart is built natively inside your slide and stays fully editable.
Read moreHow to connect a chart to Google Sheets
Open your Google Sheets file first and select the data range you want to use. Then in Chartbuddy, click the link option - your data is fetched automatically. Accept, and you're good to go.
Read moreFormatting and customization
How to customize colors and apply your brand theme
Select individual segments or entire series (Ctrl/Cmd+A) and open the color settings. Choose your company standard, pick from the built-in palette, or use the eyedropper. Set your brand colors and font as defaults during setup or anytime in settings.
Read moreHow to add data labels, column labels, and annotations
Right-click anywhere on your chart to add elements like titles, labels, axes, CAGR, arrows, and more. Left-click to select any element and format it in the top bar.
Read moreHow to refresh chart data after changing your spreadsheet
If auto-update is enabled, charts refresh automatically when you open the presentation. Otherwise, click the refresh button next to the Google Sheets logo to pull the latest data.
Read moreTeams and collaboration
Do viewers need Chartbuddy installed to see charts?
No. Chartbuddy charts appear as static images for anyone who opens the presentation. Viewers see the chart exactly as designed, but need Chartbuddy installed to edit it.
Read moreHow to add team members to your organization
Install Chartbuddy yourself via the Chrome Web Store, then log in to your Chartbuddy dashboard. Go to Users to invite team members from your organization. They're added automatically as members and included in your payment cycle and invoice.
Read moreHow charts work when multiple people edit a presentation
Chartbuddy charts follow Google Slides' standard collaboration model. Multiple people with Chartbuddy installed can edit charts in the same presentation. Viewers without Chartbuddy see static images.
Read moreBilling and account
Plans and pricing explained
Chartbuddy offers a free trial (10 sessions, no credit card), Pro at EUR 25/seat/month, and Enterprise with custom pricing for 10+ seats. All plans include every chart type and feature.
Read moreHow to delete your account and remove your data
Log in to your Chartbuddy dashboard, go to Profile Settings, and click "Delete Account." All personal data is permanently removed within 24 hours. Charts you've created in Google Slides remain intact.
Read moreSecurity and permissions
How to revoke Chartbuddy's permissions
In the Chartbuddy panel, go to the settings tab, click "Log out," and select "Revoke access from all presentations." Chartbuddy will no longer have access to your Google Slides files.
Read moreHow Chartbuddy handles file access and permissions
Chartbuddy uses Google's drive.file permission - we can only access presentations you explicitly authorize, never your entire Drive. The first time you open Chartbuddy in a presentation, you'll be prompted to grant access to that specific file.
Read moreTroubleshooting
Troubleshooting: chart not loading or syncing
If a chart isn't loading or syncing, check that Chartbuddy is installed and up to date, you're signed in, and the linked spreadsheet is accessible. For Edge users, third-party cookies may need to be enabled.
Read moreEdge browser cookie settings
Edge blocks third-party cookies by default, which prevents Chartbuddy from communicating with Google Slides. Add a cookie exception for docs.google.com in your Edge settings, then refresh the page.
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