How to create a Jigsaw puzzle chart
PowerPoint
2016
For the illustration of the complex organizational structure, you might think about using a Jigsaw puzzle. At
first glance, pieces of Jigsaw puzzle look extremely complex, but this isn't true, and you will need a few
simple steps to create an impressive Jigsaw puzzle chart.
To make a Jigsaw puzzle chart like this one, do the following:
1. Create a puzzle piece like you prefer:
- See how
to create simple Jigsaw pieces using PowerPoint shapes:
- See how
to create 2D realistic Jigsaw pieces using PowerPoint shapes:
- See how
to create 3D realistic Jigsaw pieces using PowerPoint shapes:
2. After creating single puzzle pieces, you can copy them and rotate:
To rotate the selected shape, do one of the following:
- Use the rotation handle in the top of the selecting border:
- Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Arrange group, select some
commands in the Rotate dropdown list:
3. To create other pieces, use the Subtract operation (see how to combine shapes to create a custom shape), this will help you to make pieces more realistic:
See also this tip in French: Comment créer un graphique de puzzle.