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How to Create Charts in Excel
How to Create Charts in Excel
Charts can be created in a couple of different ways. In this lesson, I'll explain the pros and cons of each method, depending on how your dataset is arranged.
Arrange Chart Data Correctly
Arrange Chart Data Correctly
Charts can be made much more readable by arranging the chart data correctly. In this lesson, I'll show you a few tips on how to do this for various charts.
Formatting the Vertical Axis
Formatting the Vertical Axis
The vertical axis often needs to be altered when building charts. Find out how to make changes to the axis correctly in this lesson.
Formatting the Horizontal Axis
Formatting the Horizontal Axis
The horizontal axis needs to be adjusted when you have many datapoints in your dataset. In this lesson, learn how to format the axis to cater for an oil shareprice chart.
Changing the Chart Color Scheme
Changing the Chart Color Scheme
By default, Excel's colour scheme is not easy on the eye. Let's change this by creating our own colour scheme and saving it as a template for future use.
Adding Labels to Column Charts
Adding Labels to Column Charts
Labels can be used on column charts instead of a vertical axis. However, they should only be used when you have a small number of data points on a chart.
Adding Labels to Other Charts
Adding Labels to Other Charts
In this lesson, I'll show you how to add labels to add labels to other chart types including pie charts and bar charts. I'll also show you when not to use labels.
Formatting Chart Titles
Formatting Chart Titles
Chart titles need to be written and formatted correctly so they are easy to read and understand. Learn how to create static and dynamic chart titles for your charts.
Legends and Data Tables
Legends and Data Tables
Legends and data tables are both used to enhance the audience's understanding of chart. Find out how to use and format this tools in this lesson.
Creating Sparklines
Creating Sparklines
Sparklines are miniature charts that can be added to your dataset to quickly understand it visually. Learn how to create them in this lesson.
Selecting the Correct Chart
Selecting the Correct Chart
The chart you choose to use depends entirely on the data you wish to chart. In this lesson, learn which charts are the best to use for a number of different datasets.
Actual Versus Target Charts
Actual Versus Target Charts
A common chart we need in business is plotting actual numbers vs targets. Here, we'll learn how to create this chart in an easy-to-read format.
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