– 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

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

Select the data – 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

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

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 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

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

Gridlines 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

Open an Excel Window —Go to the Insert Tab 1.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. 2.Repeat for the other types of charts.