# Skill 014

> Extract and manage data embedded in PowerPoint presentations. This skill facilitates the retrieval of charts, tables, and other data elements from .pptx files.

- Skill: `legendtkl/skill-014` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add legendtkl/skill-014`
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- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Docs & Writing
- License: Proprietary. LICENSE.txt has complete terms
- Author: legendtkl (https://skillmd.com/u/legendtkl)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/legendtkl/skill-014

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# PPTX Data Extraction

## Overview
Data embedded in PowerPoint presentations can provide valuable insights and facilitate analysis. This skill covers methods for extracting tables, charts, and other data elements from .pptx files.

## Extracting Tables
To extract tables from a PowerPoint slide, use the following method:

```python
from pptx import Presentation

# Load the presentation
prs = Presentation('path-to-file.pptx')

# Extract data from tables
for slide in prs.slides:
    for shape in slide.shapes:
        if shape.has_table:
            table = shape.table
            for row in range(len(table.rows)):
                for col in range(len(table.columns)):
                    cell = table.cell(row, col)
                    print(cell.text)
```

## Extracting Charts
Charts can also be extracted for further data analysis. The following example demonstrates how to get chart data:

```python
for slide in prs.slides:
    for shape in slide.shapes:
        if shape.has_chart:
            chart = shape.chart
            data = chart.plots[0].chart_data
            print(data)
```

## Conclusion
The ability to extract data from PowerPoint presentations can enhance your analytical capabilities and enable better decision-making based on visual data representations.