April 2025
Beginner
224 pages
6h 13m
English
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CHAPTER 12Understanding Chart Types
With the wide variety of chart types and chart subtypes available in Excel, sometimes it can become difficult to identify which type of chart will best present your data. This chapter walks you through available chart types so you can have more confidence selecting the right chart type to present your data.
The sample workbook for this chapter ( Intro to Charts.xlsx) can be found atwww.wiley.com/go/excelquickandeasy.
Choosing a Chart Type
People who create charts usually do so to make a point or to communicate a specific message. Often, the message is explicitly stated in the chart's title or in a text box within the chart. The chart itself provides visual support.
Choosing the correct chart type is often a key factor in the effectiveness of the message. Therefore, it's often well worth your time to experiment with various chart types to determine which one conveys your message best.
In almost every case, the underlying message in a chart is some type of comparison. Examples of some general types of comparisons include the following:
- Comparing an item to other items: A chart may compare sales in each of a company's sales regions.
- Comparing data over time: A chart may display sales by month and indicate ...
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