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Chart Basics
Explore how to create and edit a variety of different chartsPreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 8 lessons.
Beginner Provider : Douglas Bush 8 Lessons · 18m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese
Course Description
Charts offer us a way to visually convey our message so it’s easier to understand. Strong visuals can have a greater impact on your audience than a page full of numbers, since graphics can simplify complex ideas. A combination of traditional numeric data and charts can be equally powerful. Fortunately, charts are one of the easiest features to use in Excel once you learn a few simple secrets.
Visualizing numeric data in chart form is an effective way to communicate information. In this course, you will learn about the six most common chart types - column, bar, pie, doughnut, line, and area charts – and what each one is used for. Everything from selecting the data, to creating the chart, to editing the resulting chart is covered, along with some useful keyboard shortcuts.
What You'll Learn
- Visualize numeric data in chart form to communicate information more effectively
- Identify the six most common chart types - column, bar, pie, doughnut, line, and area - and what each is used for
- Create charts in Excel by selecting data and building the chart
- Edit and refine charts after they are created
- Produce professional-looking printed charts
- Apply useful keyboard shortcuts for working with charts
Key Takeaways
- Charts visually convey a message, making complex ideas easier to understand than a page full of numbers.
- Strong visuals can have a greater impact on an audience than numbers alone, and combining numeric data with charts can be equally powerful.
- The course covers the six most common chart types: column, bar, pie, doughnut, line, and area charts.
- The full workflow is covered, from selecting the data to creating the chart to editing the resulting chart.
- Once you learn a few simple secrets, charts are one of the easiest features to use in Excel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chart types does this course cover?
It covers the six most common chart types - column, bar, pie, doughnut, line, and area charts - and what each one is used for.
What will I be able to do after taking this course?
You will be able to visualize your data with charts, understand the different chart types and their uses, and produce professional-looking printed charts.
Does the course cover the full process of working with charts?
Yes. It covers everything from selecting the data, to creating the chart, to editing the resulting chart, along with some useful keyboard shortcuts.
What lessons are included in this course?
The lessons are Column Charts, Pie Charts, Doughnut Charts, Bar Charts, Line Charts, Area Charts, Editing Charts, and Chart Keyboard Shortcuts.
What application is this course based on?
The course teaches charting in Excel, describing charts as one of the easiest features to use once you learn a few simple secrets.
