Creating Charts & Graphics in Excel 2016 for Windows
Excel 2016 (Windows)
| Intermediate
- 15 videos | 1h 7m 9s
- Includes Assessment
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Analyze and present your data in a visually attractive manner in Excel 2016. Learn how to insert and customize charts, create chart templates, work with different chart types, and use trendlines.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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Inserting a chartLabeling a chartFormatting a chartCustomizing your chartsCustomizing your chart axesCreating a chart templatePresenting negative values in your chartCreating a pie chart
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Creating a scatter chartCreating a bubble chartCreating a radar chartCombining two types of chartCreating a comparative chart using symbolsInserting trendlinesCustomizing your trendlines
IN THIS COURSE
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4m 28sCharts can be used to analyze and present your data in a visually attractive manner. Excel 2016 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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5m 52sYour Excel 2016 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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4m 29sOnce you have created your chart in Excel 2016, 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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4m 55sIn this tutorial you'll see how to customize your charts to adapt their overall design and display to your spreadsheet. FREE ACCESS
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5m 45sYour chart axes can be modified to display a large amount of information. In Excel 2016, 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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3m 8sIf 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 2016. FREE ACCESS
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3m 40sIf your chart contains negative values, your Excel 2016 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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5m 1sA 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 2016. FREE ACCESS
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5m 27sIn Excel 2016, 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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4m 21sIn Excel 2016, 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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4m 19sThe radar chart can be used to visually plot five different data values in Excel 2016. 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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3m 47sIf you have two different types of data table, then you may find yourself experiencing a problem with your chart's scale. In Excel 2016, 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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4m 35sIf 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 2016, 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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3m 25sIn Excel 2016, 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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3m 57sSparkLines that have been inserted into your Excel 2016 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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