Create a PivotChart based on complex data that has text entries and values, or existing PivotTable data, and learn how Excel can recommend a PivotChart for your data.
To create a column chart: Enter data in a spreadsheet. Select the data. On the Insert tab, select Insert Column or Bar Chart and choose a column chart option. You can optionally format the chart further: Note: Be sure to select the chart first before applying a formatting option.
You can make a chart in PowerPoint or Excel. If you have lots of data to chart, create your chart in Excel, and then copy it into your presentation. This is also the best way if your data changes regularly and you want your chart to always reflect the latest numbers.
Many chart types are available to help you display data in ways that are meaningful to your audience. Here are some examples of the most common chart types and how they can be used.
To make a chart interact with the data on a form or report, bind the chart to the same data source as the form or report. Then set a matching field for the Link Child Fields and Link Master Fields data properties of the chart.
To emphasize different kinds of information in a chart, you can combine two or more charts. For example, you can combine a line chart that shows price data with a column chart that shows sales volumes.
