To create a simple chart from scratch in PowerPoint, click Insert > Chart and pick the chart you want.

  1. Click Insert > Chart.

    shows the insert chart button in powerpoint

  2. Click the chart type and then double-click the chart you want.

    Shows column chart selection in powerpoint

  3. In the worksheet that appears, replace the placeholder data with your own information.

    Spreadsheet showing default data for chart

  4. When you’ve finished, close the worksheet.

Source: Microsoft