How Do You Make Graphs & Charts?
Creating graphs and charts is a great way to present otherwise dry statistics or data. Using Microsoft Office 2007 is one easy way to create professional-looking graphs for presentations. Creating a graph or chart requires some careful planning. In Word 2007, click “Insert,” then choose “Chart.” This will give you a multitude of options. If you don’t have Microsoft Office, several websites let you create graphs and charts for free (see Resources). Choose a bar graph for comparing static data. If you need to compare sales for 5 separate years, a bar graph is a good choice. Choose a line graph if you want to show a trend. For instance, if you want to show how much your sales have fluctuated, compared with your competitors, a line graph is a good choice. Select a pie chart to illustrate percentages. Peruse the other available formats. These formats tend to require more advanced experience or skills to develop into a professional presentation. A pop-up Excel sheet will open when you choose
