How do I...
Make a chart or graph
What to do
- Select your data, including the headings.
- Go to Insert, then Recommended Charts.
- Pick a chart and click OK.
- Click the chart title to rename it.
Good to know
- Use a line chart for change over time, a bar chart to compare groups, and a pie chart only for a few parts of a whole.
- The chart updates when the data changes.
- Click the + beside a chart to add labels or a trendline.
The idea in general
A chart turns a list of numbers into a picture, so patterns are easy to spot.
What I assumed
- You are using Excel on a computer. Menus can look a little different on a Mac or in a browser.