Which one best represent the values? Would another chart type be more appropriate ? The only person that can answer this question is you. The three charts above representents the same values. That if why this type of chart must be read from it's center outward. The third value determines the size of that point.Ī Radar chart will allow you to compare many variables at the same time. The X and Y coordinates determine the center of the point. The Bubble chart is a evolved version of the scatter chart, or "X Y" chart, by adding a third dimension the size of the point. The « scatter » chart or the "X Y" charts are used to represent two values (x and y) for the same data point (perceived value vs price point for example). However, you can also regroup some values into a sub-chart. You can compare the proportion of each compared to the others.Īlso, the "Pie" charts shouldn't have more than five or six values to be readable. But someone ate the middle! This type of chart can represent many data series at the same time. The "Doughnut" charts looks a bit like a Pie chart. The surface charts will show peaks and valleys from all the data. There is also the stock charts that will show the highest, lowest and close values for a particular stock that you follow.
Excel 2013 has made it easier to combine many chart types into a signle chart with the Combo option.īefore going any further, here is a description for some chart type that you may not have seen before. Each chart categories offers many chart types. It will recommend some chart types according to your data.Įxcel offers 11 chart categories: Column, Line, Pie (with Doughnut), Bar, Area, X Y (Scatter) (with Bubble), Stock, Surface, Radar. If you're not seeing the chart category you want, you can press the dialog launch button at he bottom right of the group to view more options.Ī new option with Excel 2013 a the Recommended Charts button. Select the Insert tab followed by the chart category you want. That is why theįirst option in the Layout and Format tabs is the list of elements thatĬhart in order to see the options offered by Microsoft Excel.Įnter the text and values in the appropriate cells. However, it may be difficult to selectĪn item when several are close to each other. In that version, you must place the cursor on the item, press on the right mouse button and choose "Format. The double click is back!Īn option that was very handy in Excel 2003 is nowīack in Excel 20.The possibility to double-click on any of item of the chart in order to change its format was removed in Excel 2007. Never add anything that might distract from it. Remember to add only items that will help people understand the main point of the chart. You can add a multitude of elements (text, pictures, A chart is used to help interpret a mass ofĭata, to determine trends or changes in proportions.
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