MAKING A CHART USING Excel David Goldstein October 30, 2018
Ways to Use Excel Make an Excel chart next to your data or in a different worksheet Preview your data in an Excel chart and then move the chart to PowerPoint Copy an Excel chart and change the data range Create a PowerPoint chart from your Excel data and update the chart if the data changes Link an existing PowerPoint chart to Excel data
Create a Chart in Excel Use Switch bars and series and Show Bars options to avoid data restructuring.
Preview in Excel and Move to PowerPoint Use Excel as a scratchpad to decide which chart type to use or to identify further analysis required to best present the data.
Create a Chart in PowerPoint Do the data manipulation in Excel and then create the chart in PowerPoint.
Link an Existing Chart to Excel Data You can link an existing PowerPoint chart to Excel data to facilitate easy updates.
Resources Use these resources to learn more about how to use Mekko Graphics to improve your charts. For questions or product feedback, email me at david@mekkographics.com or click here to access my calendar. Chart Examples Videos Blogs & Support Visit The Power of Mekko Charts or All About Cascade Charts to learn more about how to use these chart types in your next presentation Download our chart gallery for PowerPoint or Excel. Take these charts and modify them for your own use Watch a recorded version of the full training webinar for step-by-step instructions on how to make each chart type Watch short videos on key chart types, analytical enhancements and productivity boosters Use our Chart of the Week blog for inspiration Visit our Build Your CQ blog for tips and tricks to improve your charting proficiency Use Ask an Expert from the Mekko Graphics ribbon or on our website if you’re struggling to find the right chart for your data