Charts in Excel
A chart turns numbers into a picture. Pictures help you understand data much faster than rows of numbers. Excel can build a chart from your data in just a few clicks.
📊 Bar Chart — Fruit Sold
Apple
Mango
Banana
How to Insert a Chart
- Select the data, including the headings
- Click the Insert tab
- Click Recommended Charts or pick a chart type directly
- Choose a chart style and click OK
Types of Charts
| Chart Type | Best Used For |
|---|---|
| 📊 Bar/Column Chart | Comparing different items |
| 🥧 Pie Chart | Showing parts of a whole |
| 📈 Line Chart | Showing change over time |
A pie chart showing 3 parts of a total
Parts of a Chart
- Title – Tells what the chart shows
- Axis – The lines at the bottom and side showing categories and values
- Legend – A key explaining what each colour means
🔑 Key Terms
- Chart – A visual picture of number data
- Legend – A guide that explains chart colours
- Axis – A reference line that shows scale or category
✏️ Exercise
- Which chart type is best for showing change over time?
- Which chart type shows parts of a whole?
- What does a legend tell you?
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