Create a chart

Charts display data in a graphical format. This can help you and your audience visualize relationships between data. When you create a chart, you can select from many chart types (for example, a stacked column chart or a 3-D exploded pie chart). After you create a chart, you can customize it by applying chart quick layouts or styles.

Important

You must have Excel installed to create or change a chart. You can order a copy of Excel on the Microsoft Web siteClick this link to open a browser window..

Learn the elements of a chart

Create a chart

Change which chart axis is emphasized

Apply a predefined chart layout

Apply a predefined chart style

Add a chart title