1. David Goldstein President, Mekko Graphics June 21, 2017
Tips & tricks webinar
David Goldstein
President, Mekko Graphics
June 21, 2017

2. Managing Data
Do series and CAGR calculations directly in the data editor to save time.

3. Add a series and select it to drive the 100% calculation.
Managing Data
Add a series and select it to drive the 100% calculation.

4. Managing Data
Use Switch Bars and Series rather than manipulating your underlying data.

5. Managing Data
Use sorting options, including exclusions from sort, to change your chart without changing your data.

6. Managing Data
Calculate total bars in the data sheet to accommodate data changes. Link to Excel for easy updates.

7. Label Handling
Use the Preference Manager to set defaults and reduce label editing time.

8. Select all chart labels as last step and format them at the same time.
Label Handling
Select all chart labels as last step and format them at the same time.

9. Label Handling
Use slanted labels when you have many bars.

10. Show labels for only some of the bars to simplify the chart.
Label Handling
Show labels for only some of the bars to simplify the chart.

11. Annotate labels for small series to improve readability.
Label Handling
Annotate labels for small series to improve readability.

12. Annotate labels for small series to improve readability.
Label Handling
Annotate labels for small series to improve readability.

13. You can add an auto total to your data row.
Using Data Rows
You can add an auto total to your data row.

14. You can move data columns to the left of your chart.
Using Data Columns
You can move data columns to the left of your chart.

15. Benchmark or Target Lines
Option 1: Use net lines to show target by bar.

16. Benchmark or Target Lines
Option 2: Insert an average line to show a benchmark for all bars.

17. Docking the Data Editor
Move the data editor to a place that works best for you.

18. Use these resources to learn more about how to use Mekko Graphics.
Videos
Chart Gallery
Blogs &
Support
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
Sample charts included with Mekko Graphics
Download the chart gallery in PowerPoint with 150 charts
Download an Excel gallery with the sample charts and data in Excel.
Use the Chart of the Week blog for inspiration
Visit the 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