Overview
think-cell is charting and layout software for Microsoft Powerpoint. In this guide, we provide instructions for obtaining a think-cell license and some background information about think-cell.
Obtaining a license
Dornsife faculty and graduate students
- Go to https://www.think-cell.com/academics-usccalifornia.
- Type your USC email address and select Free student license or Free professor license.
Dornsife staff
- Go to https://www.think-cell.com/academics-usccalifornia.
- Scroll down to Frequently asked questions and click Staff > I am a member of staff at a higher education institution. Fill out and submit the linked form.
- The vendor will verify your eligibility and send a confirmation within a few days.
About this software
The vendor provides the following information about think-cell:
Create professional looking presentations for your classes fast using think-cell
Do you use PowerPoint to present in your classes? If so, think-cell – used by most consulting firms - might save you a significant amount of working time and enable you to create professional looking presentations for your coursework. Knowing think-cell could be a valuable skill as you enter the workplace since many employers, including top consulting firms and investment banks, use the software.
think-cell is free to USC Dornsife faculty, staff, and students. It takes just minutes to learn watching the short video tutorials available for each chart type. See below for helpful training resources and instructions on how to download think-cell.
Why should you consider using think-cell?
- Creating your charts takes 70% less time
Create 40+ chart types, including waterfall, Gantt, and Mekko charts in just 2-3 minutes
- 90% less time when making alterations
Automate changes to your charts with think-cell
- Gain professional skills
Become proficient with the charting software used by top consulting and investment firms
- Better results
Improve your class presentations and impress your audience
How to learn more
To find personalized think-cell help, a searchable user manual, and targeted video tutorials, visit https://www.think-cell.com/support.
- Watch this think-cell overview video
- Watch this 3 minute video to learn how to create your first chart
- See all of think-cell’s 40+ chart types and features here
- Learn how to link an Excel file to your think-cell PowerPoint chart and automate data updates here