think-cell is a leading productivity tool designed for professionals who need to create data-driven presentations quickly and efficiently. It integrates seamlessly with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, enabling users to create complex charts such as waterfalls, Gantt charts, and Marimekkos in just a few clicks. think-cell’s primary strength lies in its ability to automate chart creation and updates, eliminating the manual effort of designing and formatting visuals.

Key Features of think-cell
Advanced Charting Capabilities
think-cell provides a wide range of chart types, including:

Waterfall charts
Gantt charts
Marimekko charts
Bubble charts
Scatter plots
These charts go beyond the standard PowerPoint offerings, allowing for more nuanced and customized data representation.

Automatic Chart Layout
think-cell simplifies chart creation with intelligent algorithms that automatically arrange and align chart elements, such as labels, legends, and data segments, to minimize manual adjustments.

Excel Integration
think-cell allows seamless data import from Excel. Any updates made to the Excel file are automatically reflected in the PowerPoint charts, ensuring data consistency and saving time.

Time-Saving Features

Smart Text Boxes: Automatically align text elements across slides.
Consistent Formatting: think-cell automatically matches chart styles with your presentation theme.
Quick Chart Customization: Add elements like CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate), difference arrows, or segment breakdowns with just a few clicks.
Gantt Charts for Project Timelines
think-cell’s Gantt charts are ideal for showcasing project timelines, milestones, and dependencies. Customization options make it easy to communicate schedules effectively.

Powerful Data Labels
think-cell offers dynamic data labels that adjust automatically based on the chart’s layout. You can display percentages, values, or custom metrics without cluttering the chart.

Usability Features

Easy-to-use Interface: The intuitive design ensures you don’t need advanced technical knowledge to use the tool.
Copy-Paste Functionality: Charts created in think-cell can be copied into other software like Word without losing quality or interactivity.

There is a searchable online documentation for detailed instructions to get started with think-cell. Their screen-casts show quick examples of how to build charts.

For more information on think-cell and its functionality, please visit the think-cell website.

Usage terms

think-cell offers their software for free to academic or non-profit organizations, used exclusively for education, public research or direct non-profit core operations.

The software is available for free to SCIDaR employees. To gain access to a think-cell license key, you should contact SCIDaR’s IT Team.