Harvey balls, traffic lights and other smart elements
Deckcell inserts Harvey balls, checkboxes, traffic lights, percent bars, evaluation scales and thermometers into PowerPoint and Google Slides. Each one remembers its value: select it and change it in the pane, instead of redrawing the shape.
Last updated 24 October 2026
6 smart elements
Harvey balls
Quarter steps or any percentage, from empty to full.
Checkboxes
Checked, empty or not applicable.
Traffic lights
Red, amber or green, upright or lying down.
Percent bars
A thin bar filled to any percentage.
Evaluation scales
Two to ten stages, halves allowed.
Thermometers
A vertical gauge filled to a percentage.
Inside tables, too
Type a short code in any table cell and the table draws the element.
| Type | Draws |
|---|---|
(0) to (100) | A Harvey ball at that percentage |
[x] [ ] [-] | A checkbox: checked, empty, not applicable |
(red) (amber) (green) | A traffic-light dot |
Frequently asked questions
How do I insert a Harvey ball in PowerPoint?
Open Deckcell, choose Harvey ball under Elements, set the value and insert. To change it later, select it and edit the value in the pane.
Can I use Harvey balls in Google Slides?
Yes. All six smart elements work in Google Slides.
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