1. How to Make a Graph for a Biology Lab
and other projects.
N. Riggs
Please note: There are several different approaches; this is just one of them.

2. First open Word and Excel. Downsize word.
You will be using Excel first.

3. Enter your data into Excel. Enter only what needs to be in the graph
Do not enter information into box 1 A
Place the information for the X axis in row 1
Place information for the Y axis in column A

4. Highlight your data as shown
TO MAKE A DATA TABLE
Highlight your data as shown
Choose the box outline option. Double click to give your data table lines.
Word must be open before you copy your data table.

5. Paste your data table into a word document.
Save and downsize Word.

6. Open Excel again and highlight data.
Choose Chart wizard.
Select line graph and highlight the type of graph required.
(Notice that Excel refers to what you are making as a chart, while most teachers would call this a graph. Don't let the terms fool you.)

7. This is where you will enter:
Once you’ve hit next this screen will appear.
This is where you will enter:
Title of your graph
the label for the X axis
the label for the Y axis.
Double check that the labels correctly match your data.

8. On this screen you will need to select the “as a new sheet” option.
This creates the graph without the spreadsheet showing up in the background.

9. You now have a line graph for your data
Select and copy this graph
Then paste it into your word document under the data table.