Chapter 16

Adding Graphics to Worksheets

IN THIS CHAPTER

check Understanding what graphic objects are and how Excel treats them

check Adding prefab art to the worksheet

check Importing graphics files into the worksheet

check Adding graphic shapes and text boxes to the worksheet

check Constructing WordArt, organization charts, and other diagrams

As you discover in Chapter 15, the embedded charts you add to a worksheet are actually graphic objects that you can move and resize as needed. Embedded charts are by no means the only graphic objects you can have in your worksheet. Excel also enables you to add graphic objects you create yourself as well as those you import from Clip Art and other kinds of graphics files.

In this chapter, you get a chance to practice using all these different types of graphic objects to improve the overall look of your worksheets and make their data and charts even more interesting and legible to the user.

Understanding Graphic Objects

The most important thing to remember about graphic objects ...

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