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The first step is to export the diagram as a *.wmf file. This works from many programs, such as MATLAB or Origin. If *.wmf is unavailable as a document type, *.emf also works.

Now, you can import the file into PowerPoint like any other image. But now comes the trick. You select from the menu to ungroup the picture, and PowerPoint responds with a slightly confusing message. You just accept it and PowerPoint converts the image into individual graphic items.

Now, you can select, ungroup, regroup, and modify each individual item. For example, changing the color of the curves. For this task, it is best to use the selection pane. The option to lock and hide elements is also very handy.

You can, of course, animate the diagram and even use the Morph feature for impressive results.

Some warning:
– The export depends on the used program and the diagram type. Sometimes, it does not work as expected.
– On complex diagrams, the result might be unexpected, but sometimes it can be fixed afterward.
– If the diagram consists of too many elements, PowerPoint might even crash.