Excel: Introduction to Charts and Graphs

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

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Course Description

Overview

Get up to speed quickly with Excel charts and graphs to create engaging data visualizations.

Syllabus

Introduction

Craft engaging charts and graphs in Excel

1. Understanding Excel Chart Concepts

Identifying chart elements
Selecting the right chart type
Understanding chart sub-types
Using the chart design and format tabs

2. Creating Basic Charts Quickly

Selecting data to display as a chart
Creating charts instantly with shortcuts and Quick Analysis
Creating charts with the Recommended Charts button
Creating charts with standard menu commands

3. Modifying Chart Appearances

Choosing a chart layout with Quick Layout
Selecting a chart style
Change the orientation of a chart
Changing a chart's type
Moving, copying, and resizing charts

4. Working with Column, Bar, and Line Charts

Using column and bar charts
Working with line charts
Exploring other chart types

Conclusion

Where to learn more about Excel

Taught by

Dennis Taylor

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