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StoryCreator lets you build custom reports using data visualizations like charts and tables. You can create multi-slide decks, apply filters, and export your work to PowerPoint, PDF, or Excel. This guide walks you through the core features and how to use them.
1: Starting a Deck
New – Start a blank deck.
Open – Edit an existing deck.
Save / Save As – Keep changes or create a copy.
Share – Send your deck to others.
Export – Export as PowerPoint (editable or image), PDF, or Excel (table data).
Learn more: Working with Slides and Decks
2: Managing Slides
Slides Panel – See all slides as thumbnails. Add, remove, rearrange, or copy slides.
New Slide – Add a blank slide.
Slide Layout Picker – Choose layout before adding content.
Clipboard – Copy and paste content between slides or decks.
Learn more: Organizing your Slides in StoryCreator
3: Adding Content
Use the New Object menu to add:
Chart – Bar, line, pie, spline, and more.
Table – Standard, text, zebra, or compact.
Image – Upload from your device.
Shape – Insert rectangles, circles, etc.
Text – Add labels or notes.
Other tools:
Toggle Settings – Show or hide the slide’s settings panel.
Presentation Mode – View your deck in full-screen.
Learn more: Setting up StoryCreator
4: Selecting and Filtering Data
Questions – Choose survey questions and answer options to visualize.
Filters and Splits – Refine or compare data (e.g., by wave, country).
Time Selections – Apply time-based filters and trend intervals.
Learn more: Using Filters and Splits in StoryCreator Charts
5: Choosing Chart and Table Types
Chart Options
Bar – Compare categories.
Line / Spline – Show trends.
Area – Emphasize volume.
Pie – Show proportions.
Table Options
Standard – Row and column layout.
Text – No gridlines.
Zebra – Alternating row colors.
Compact – Tighter spacing.
Learn more: Selecting a Chart Type in StoryCreator
6: Formatting Tools
Chart Formatting
Customize labels, colors, gridlines, fonts, axes, and more.
Apply analysis: weighting, significance testing, benchmarking.
Table Formatting
Adjust fonts, cell spacing, borders, and more.
Add statistical analysis and ranking.
7: Dashboard Areas
Each chart or table slide includes extra controls on the right-hand side:
Questions – Change data source.
Axis & Legend – Adjust labels.
Sorting – Order values visually.
Export to Excel or PNG – Download data or chart image.
8: Extra Features
Smart Suggestions – Auto-selects suitable chart types.
Floating Time Periods – Charts update as new data loads.
Upload PowerPoint Template – Match your brand style in exports.
9: Saving to My Stories
If enabled, you can save slides directly to My Stories and combine with slides from StoryTeller.
10: Admin Settings (Admins only)
Admins can:
Control available questions, filters, and chart types.
Enable/disable weighting, significance testing, daily breakdowns.
Limit access by role, filter, or hierarchy.
11: Keyboard Shortcuts
To speed up your work with keyboard shortcuts, view the full list inside the tool.
Learn more: StoryCreator Overview