"Making infographics using piktochart.com"

Infographics -

a visual image such as a chart or diagram used to represent information or data.

"a good infographic is worth a thousand words"

What are the step-by-step procedure on how to make infographics using piktochart?

Step 1: Log in and select a theme

First, begin by logging in to create.piktochart.com.

Select Infographic.

Choose the template that you want and select Use Template.

Step 2: Configure your canvas

First, title your infographic.  The canvas is set up with multiple blocks. You can arrange each block depending on your needs.

To add a new block, select Add Block ( + ).

To delete a block, select Delete Block ( x ).

To duplicate a block, select Clone Block ( = ).

To change the order the blocks, click Move Up or Move Down (arrows) accordingly.

To set the size of a block, select Settings and change the sizes accordingly.

Step 3: Edit your content

 Edit the text of your content by double-clicking into a text box.

To change the font types, size, alignment and colors, use the editing toolbar.

To add more text boxes, click on Text on the left panel and select the desired type. 

Step 4: Add graphics via drag and drop

You can add shapes, lines, icons or photos to your content. Select Graphics on the left panel.

Then, choose a category and browse for the icon or photo you would like to add.

Or search for icons using the search toolbar.

Once you find an icon, drag and drop it onto the chosen canvas block. Use the tools on the toolbar to configure your icon size and color. 

Step 5: Insert data visualization—charts, maps or videos

To insert data visualization tools, select Tools on the left panel.

To insert a chart

1.    Select Charts. Then select the chart type on the left panel as indicated below.

2.    To add data, you can:

a.    manually input data on the spreadsheet,

b.    import data from a locally saved spreadsheet, or

c.    insert dynamic data via a Google Spreadsheet link.

3.    Then, go to the Settings tab to configure the format, legend and colors.

4.    Finally, click Insert Chart to add the chart to your canvas.

To insert a map

1.    Select Maps. Then select the type of map,countries, or regions  on the left panel

2.    Click on Edit Map to start configuring your map.

3.    Add your data to the spreadsheet.

4.    To change the color of the map, select the Map and Border Color buttons.

5.    Finally, click Insert Map to add the map to your canvas.

To insert a video

Select Videos. Insert a Youtube or Vimeo URL in the text box. Then, click Insert.

Step 6 : Save and export

To save your infographic, click Save at the top of the editor.

To download your infographic onto your local drive as a PDF or image, click Download.

To publish your infographic to the Web, click Share.

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