How to import the data to add graphs to Keynote?

Question

I want to be able to add graphs to keynote (such as line graphs). It seems like I have to put down the data manually in the table they give. Isn't there a way to read the data from a text file or something like that?

Answer 1

You can, for example, paste the data from a text file, as Keynote accepts Tab and Newline characters as field and line delimiters. Any source that provides data in this format will do, and you can even copy & paste directly from tables in Numbers.app.

Start by copying your data into the clipboard:
(SuperUser converts my tabs to spaces, I don't think it will work if you just copy this, but you get the idea)

Foo 1   4   5   8   4
Bar 6   7   5   4   8

First, select the first line into which you want to paste your data:

Then, Press Cmd-V to paste the data in the clipboard to the table:

While not as good as having full flexibility in how you input your data, it's better than nothing.