Charts Excel 3

Charts A chart is a graphical representation of data contained in a worksheet Common types of charts Column – shows relationships among categories of data Line – Shows trends over time Pie – shows relationship of part to a whole Scatter – Shows relationship between two categories

Displaying a chart Imbedded Chart Chart Sheet A chart that appears on a spreadsheet with data Chart Sheet A chart on a sheet by itself, filling the whole page

Creating a Chart Select the data Choose the Insert Tab Be sure to select data in the correct order Use the control key to select data in non-adjacent ranges Choose the Insert Tab Choose chart type

Formatting the chart To rename a sheet, double click on the sheet name and type the new name. To change the chart: Double click on the chart object to be changed Resizing – click sizing handles in corner and drag Moving – click on the white area of the chart and drag to a new location Copy – Right click on the chart area > copy

Chart Objects To change the appearance of anything in a chart –Use the Design or Layout Tab Right click on an object and choose format

Non-Adjacent Cells Non-adjacent cells are cells that are not next to each other on the spreadsheet. Selecting non-adjacent cells Select the first range Hold down the control key > select the next range

Stuff to know about charts Pie charts can only show one range Title – Chart Design Tab > Add Chart Element > Chart title Sub-Title – Double click after the title, press enter and begin typing Axes—on a 2-dimensional chart X -horizontal Y-Vertical

More Stuff to know Gridlines Legend Lines in chart that can be turned on or off to make the chart easier to read Legend A list that identifies colors and patterns within a chart

Knowing Your Charts Open an Excel Window —Go to the Insert Tab Draw a simple column chart—Point to the column chart—a description of what it is used for will pop-up in a Smart Tag. Write down what it says. Repeat for the other types of charts.

Use the instruction packet for activities 1-4