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Displaying values on a map chart is more meaningful than handing someone a sheet of data. Thanks to Microsoft Excel's Geography data type, creating a map chart is easier than you might think.
Highlight the data you want to present in the pie chart, including the labels, by dragging the mouse across the cells. Each chart can compare data only from the columns or the rows, but not from both.
To add data labels, select the chart, navigate to the Chart Design tab, and click Add Chart Element > Data Labels > Outside End. In our example, the numeric labels appear at the top of each column.
In such cases, you can add space by indenting the data in one of the columns. You can also increase the space between columns in your Excel chart using the Data Series formatting tool.
To experience the breadth of Excel’s data visualization offerings, let’s take a tour of some of the most useful charts, starting with the basic ones and moving to the more advanced. To follow along, ...
Understanding Excel Chart Types Knowing the difference between standard and modern Excel charts is crucial for effective data representation. Standard charts, like bar and line charts, are widely ...
Key Takeaways : Advanced data visualization techniques in Excel can make data presentation more insightful and engaging. Five advanced Excel charts discussed: Waffle Charts, Line Charts with ...
Analyze your Excel information by creating high/low lines for your data charts, allowing you to easily view parameters of a given range. Mary Ann Richardson gives you the lowdown.
So, you need some eye-popping visuals to show off your top sales numbers for that meeting in 40 minutes but data, not design, is your forte. No problem. With Excel 2013—even if you’ve never ...