Charts & Graphics in Excel 2013 for Windows
Excel 2013 (Windows)
| Intermediate
- 14 videos | 1h 15m 24s
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Display your data visually using Excel's built-in charting features. Learn how to insert, label, and format a chart; create various types of charts; combine types of charts; create comparative charts; and insert and customize trendlines.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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Inserting a chart
Labeling a chart
Formatting a chart
Customizing your chart axes
Creating a chart template
Presenting negative values in your chart
Creating a pie chart -
Creating a scatter chart
Creating a bubble chart
Creating a radar chart
Combining two types of chart
Creating a comparative chart using symbols
Inserting trendlines
Customizing your trendlines
IN THIS COURSE
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7m 26sCharts can be used to analyze and present your data in a visually attractive manner. Excel 2013 comes complete with a large number of different chart types, all of which can be adjusted to suit your preferences. FREE ACCESS
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4m 56sYour Excel 2013 charts will often contain a large amount of information. You can make your charts easier to read by adding and adjusting different information elements, including labels, legends and titles. These elements can all be moved, resized and formatted. FREE ACCESS
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3. Formatting a chart in Excel 2013 for Windows7m 6sOnce you have created your chart in Excel 2013, you can begin to change its appearance by using the formatting tools. You can, for example, change the color setup for each element, adjust the font styles of any text item that you have added, and change the overall visual style of your chart. FREE ACCESS
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4. Customizing your chart axes in Excel 2013 for Windows7m 4sYour chart axes can be modified to display a large amount of information. In Excel 2013, you can adjust the measurement unit, move the maximum and minimum values, and even change where the two axes cross in the chart. FREE ACCESS
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5. Creating a chart template in Excel 2013 for Windows2m 40sIf you frequently use the same type of chart, then you may find it useful to know how to create a chart template. Once you have created your chart template using your specified formatting options, you can very quickly apply it to your data entries in Excel 2013. FREE ACCESS
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6. Presenting negative values in your chart in Excel 2013 for Windows4m 47sIf your chart contains negative values, your Excel 2013 chart will need to be adjusted. Once your chart contains negative values, you can change the way in which these individual values are formatted and arranged on your axis. FREE ACCESS
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7. Creating a pie chart in Excel 2013 for Windows6m 8sA pie chart is used to compare the different proportions of an overall total. This is particularly useful when you are working with percentage data in Excel 2013. FREE ACCESS
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8. Creating a scatter chart in Excel 2013 for Windows5m 23sIn Excel 2013, a scatter chart is used to cross reference values and combine different data types. One data type can be represented by the x-axis, and a different data type can be represented by the y-axis. You can then use the legend to explain what each point on the chart means. FREE ACCESS
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9. Creating a bubble chart in Excel 2013 for Windows5m 37sIn Excel 2013, a bubble chart can be used to cross reference three different types of information in a single chart. Different data values can be visualized according to where the point is placed on the x- and y-axes and the size of the point itself. FREE ACCESS
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10. Creating a radar chart in Excel 2013 for Windows4m 21sThe radar chart can be used to visually plot five different data values in Excel 2013. Each axis represents a particular value or measurement. Once the chart has been inserted, the individual can compare the form and size of the shape created along the five different axes to obtain an overall representation of the data series. FREE ACCESS
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11. Combining two types of chart in Excel 2013 for Windows2m 56sIf you have two different types of data table, then you may find yourself experiencing a problem with your chart's scale. In Excel 2013, you can create a chart that combines multiple types. You can even create a secondary axis for your other data series. FREE ACCESS
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12. Creating a comparative chart using symbols in Excel 2013 for Windows7m 4sIf you have a large number of data values in a table and you want to create a visual representation of them, you can create your own symbol chart. In Excel 2013, you can use the REPT formula to insert a certain number of symbols in a cell to represent the total units or value that is being referenced. FREE ACCESS
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13. Inserting trendlines in Excel 2013 for Windows5m 32sIn Excel 2013, you can insert miniature charts that track the overall trend of a data series. These are called SparkLines and they can help your reader to grasp the general progression of your data series. FREE ACCESS
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14. Customizing your trendlines in Excel 2013 for Windows4m 27sSparkLines that have been inserted into your Excel 2013 worksheet can be formatted. You can adjust the color scheme that is applied, activate and deactivate different data points, and even visualize negative values in your trends. FREE ACCESS
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