Intro to Charts: A Basic Column Chart

Over the next four days I will show you how to turn this data…

…into this chart:

We’ll start by creating a basic column chart.

1. Select the table data.



2. Click on the Insert tab on the Ribbon. Select Column in the Charts group



3. Select a subchart type. In this case, select the very first chart option.



4. A simple column chart will appear.