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Excel Charts

Charts are visual representations of data used to make it more understandable

Excel Charts

Charts are visual representations of data used to make it more understandable.

Commonly used charts are:

  • Pie chart
  • Column chart
  • Line chart

    • Different charts are used for different types of data.

    Note: Charts are also called graphs and visualizations.

    The chart above is a column chart representing the number of Pokemons in each generation.

    Note: In some cases the data has to be processed before plotted into a chart.

    Charts can easily be created in a few steps in Excel.

    Creating a Chart in Excel

    Creating a chart, step by step:

  • Select the range A1:A8

  • Click on the Insert menu, then click on the Line menu () and choose Line () from the drop-down menu

    • Note: This menu is accessed by expanding the ribbon.

    You should now get this chart:

    Excellent! You have now created your first chart.

    Note: The cells 9 and 10 were not selected in the range, and therefore not included in the graph.

    Creating Another Chart in Excel

    Lets compare the stats for the Pokemons; Charmander, Squirtle and Bulbasaur using a column chart.

  • Select the range A1:G4
  • Click on the insert menu, then click on the column menu () and choose Clustered Column () from the drop-down menu

    • Note: This menu is accessed by expanding the ribbon.

    You should now get this chart:

    The chart gives a visual overview for the Pokemons stats.

    Charmander, represented by the orange bars, and has the highest speed. Squirtle, represented by the gray bars, has the highest defense.

    Note: The default chart title is "Chart Title". It can be changed. You will learn about chart customization in a later chapter.

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