A bar chart is useful when you want to do a quick side-by-side comparison of categorical data (e.g., countries, colors, types of software, modes of transport, marital statuses).

In this post we show you how to create a Bar Graph or Column Chart in Excel. Bar graphs could be both 2-D or 3-D depending on the editor you use.

Microsoft Excel is an advanced spreadsheet program that enables you to keep track of and display data in many ways, including bar graphs. Learn how to make a bar graph in Excel from this article.

Two-sided graphs start with a normal, one-sided graph. By selecting all three columns of data, you can select the type of chart from Excel's Insert tab. The most useful selection is a bar chart ...

Bar and Column Charts: Ideal for comparing the frequency, count, or volume of different categories. Use vertical columns for time-based data and horizontal bars for comparing different categories.

Microsoft Excel's quick-format chart and graph features offer a way to instantly convert your data-filled cells into a visual representation such as a pie chart or bar graph.

Learn to calculate Consumer Price Index (CPI) using Excel and create its graph, please read through this article. We have discussed the prcedure extensively.

Reader Adam screencasts one of our best Microsoft Excel tips ever - how to make an instant, in-cell bar graph. Hit the play button above to see it in action. Nice job, Adam!

With just a little work, I turned an Excel sheet into a modifiable piece of graph paper. The trick is to square up the cells. The gauge is less important.