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Getting started
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.
Read moreHow 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 moreCollaboration
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 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 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
How to update Chartbuddy
Chrome usually updates Chartbuddy automatically when you restart the browser. If not, open Manage extensions, turn on Developer mode, and click Update.
Read moreTroubleshooting: 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.
Read moreAccount
How to add team members to your organization
Log in to your Chartbuddy dashboard and go to Users to invite teammates. They're added as members and included in your billing cycle.
Read morePlans and pricing explained
Hub and Embed are free. Google Slides offers a free trial, then Pro or Enterprise. See the pricing page for current numbers.
Read moreHow to delete your account and remove your data
Log in to your Chartbuddy dashboard, go to Profile Settings, and click "Delete Account." Personal data is removed within 24 hours.
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