Think Bigger From EdrawMax User Guide
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Get Started with EdrawMax
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User Interface
- An Introduction of EdrawMax Buttons on the Start Page
- Options Under the Home Menu of EdrawMax
- Features Under the Insert Tab of EdrawMax
- Design Feature in Wondershare EdrawMax
- Details about the View Tab on EdrawMax
- How to Add Symbols to EdrawMax Diagrams
- Advanced Features of EdrawMax
- Wondershare EdrawMax AI Tools
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Basic Operations
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Advanced Operations
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Shape Operations
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Drawing Tools
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Formatting and Styling
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Text Operations
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Symbol and Library
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Insert/Add Objects
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Page Settings
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Presentation Mode
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AI Features
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How to Make a Flowchart
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How to make an Org Chart
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How to make a Gantt Chart
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How to Make a Mind Map
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Troubleshooting
Create a Gantt Chart from Data
EdrawMax allows users to create a Gantt Chart from data stored in Excel, CSV, and TXT files. Refer to the guide below to get started in simple and easy steps.
Step 1: Find and click New on the left panel and select Gantt Chart from the expanded menu.

Step 2: From the Library panel, select your preferred Gantt chart design and drag it to the canvas.

Step 3: Click Options in the Gantt Chart floating menu. A dialog box that contains the customization options will appear on the screen. Since you’re creating a Gantt chart from data, keep the default settings. Simply click OK to proceed.

Step 4: If you already have the data ready, simply import the file into the platform. Find and click More > Import on the Floating bar.

Step 5: Finalize the data and ensure it matches the Column Name, Column Type, and Data Type. Once you’re done, click Next to proceed.
Step 6: Navigate the Floating bar and the Right-side panel to customize the Gantt chart according to your preference.
