Overview
This is a sample map developed using MS PowerPoint.
This page covers how to create simple maps using Microsoft PowerPoint and which standard templates to use for PowerPoint maps.
Process
Using MS PowerPoint, users can create simple boundary maps to be inserted in reports or printed to facilitate meetings. For field offices where there are no IMOs or in time of emergency where IMOs are busy with time consuming tasks, HAOs can create or edit existing PowerPoint maps for their use such as highlight affected areas, indicate areas included in field assessment, show direction of population movement etc.
Steps to create a map in PowerPoint:
users need GIS software and MS PowerPoint
add the admin boundary and other shapefile (towns, water bodies, etc.,) that users want to be part of the map in the GIS software
assign the proper symbology and label for each shapefile
once satisfied with the extent of the map and layer arrangement, export the map from GIS as Enhanced Metafile pictures (.EMF)
open the PowerPoint template and insert the exported EMF file
right click on the inserted picture and click on the Ungroup option, this will make each point, line, polygon and label feature of the map editable
you will get a warning that you want to convert the picture to Microsoft Office drawing objects, click yes
Steps to edit a map in PowerPoint:
display the Selection Pane from the Home tab of MS Power Point, this makes the list of drawing objects visible
click on the feature (point, line or polygon) you want to edit
users can change the color, thickness, etc. of the selected feature from the Format tab using Shape Fill/Outline and OCHA color palette from the template
users can copy paste humanitarian icons, inset globes, insert arrows to show movement direction, insert text box or callouts to add short explanatory text, etc.
Outputs/Resources
PowerPoint Map - OCHA Philippines example of mapping in power point
PowerPoint Map - Nepal (Map Action) example of mapping in power point
Check the CODs on HDX for EMF format to create power point maps
Guidance
Infographic PowerPoint template