Chapter 10. CHARTING DATA
Create a Chart
With Excel, you can quickly create a chart. A chart is a visual representation of the numbers in your worksheet. Charts can clarify patterns that can get lost in columns of numbers and text, and they make your data more accessible to people who are not familiar with, or do not want to delve into the details. Charts can be easier to understand than rows and columns of numbers because the mind perceives, processes, and recalls visual information more quickly than textual or numerical information.
In Excel, you can create charts with dramatic visual appeal quickly and easily. Your data should be organized into rows and columns with each row and column labeled. When you select the data, include the row and column ...
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