Chapter 21. Turning Data into Charts
In this chapter
Every Picture Tells a Story 670
Using the Chart Wizard for Quick Results 675
Selecting and Customizing a Chart Type 679
Editing and Formatting Chart Elements 687
Extra Credit: Creating a Custom Chart Library 694
Every Picture Tells a Story
For years, writers and illustrators have been trying to figure out the precise exchange rate between pictures and words. The standard made famous by the old aphorism, of course, is a thousand words per picture. But if you can replace even a hundred words of tangled, technical prose with a compelling visual image, you’ve made a great exchange.
Sometimes a chart doesn’t need to replace any words at all. ...
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