Create a chart

Creating a chart in MS Excel is simple. Follow these steps:

Step 1: Enter Data in Excel

Open MS Excel and enter data into a table format.
Example for a bar chart (student marks):

Step 2: Select the Data

Click and drag to select the data, including column headers (e.g., A1:D4).

Step 3: Insert a Chart

Go to the "Insert" tab on the Ribbon.
Click on the "Charts" group and select the desired chart type:
- Pie Chart: For showing proportions.
- Bar Chart: For comparing different categories.
- Line Chart: For tracking trends over time.

Step 4: Customize the Chart

Click on the chart to see the Chart Tools options:
- Chart Title: Click on the title and rename it.
- Axes Labels: Click on "Chart Elements" (➕ icon) and add axis labels.
- Change Colors: Click "Chart Styles" to modify appearance.

Step 5: Save or Export the Chart

Right-click the chart → Click "copy".
and paste into PowerPoint/Word for reports.

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