What is a .CRTX file?
A .CRTX file is a type of file used in Microsoft Office 2007 and later versions, specifically for saving chart templates. These templates help you maintain a consistent look across various charts by preserving settings like color schemes, axis details, gridlines, categories, legends, text styles, and titles. This is particularly useful if you want all your charts to have a uniform appearance in documents and presentations.
You can open a .CRTX file using several programs in the Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Word 365, Microsoft Excel 365, and Microsoft PowerPoint 365. These programs allow you to apply the chart template stored in the .CRTX file to new charts you create, ensuring they match the predefined style of the template.
To create a .CRTX file, you start by designing a chart in one of these programs. Once you are satisfied with the design, you can save it as a template. To do this, click on the chart to select it, then go to the "Design" tab, and choose "Save as Template." This saves your chart settings in a .CRTX file, which you should save in the Charts folder for easy access.
When you want to use a saved chart template, open a new or existing chart, go to the "Design" tab, and select "Change Chart Type." From there, you can apply your saved template to the chart. If you need to manage or use different templates, go to the "Insert" tab, click on the "Insert Column or Bar Chart" icon, then choose "More Column Charts." From the left pane, select "Templates" and then "Manage Templates" to organize or select different chart templates.
This process makes it easy to create professional-looking charts that are consistent across your various Microsoft Office documents and presentations.
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