Chart Layout

The next pages will demonstrate the Chart Layout Ribbon. The examples are based on a Column Chart. Here are the steps to create that Chart.


1. Try it: Enter the Data

Please select a blank spreadsheet.

Enter the Labels in Row 1.

Cell A1: Department

Cell B1: Salary

 

Enter the Data in Column A.

Cell A2: Web Designer

Cell A3: Training

Cell A4: Sales

 

Enter the Numbers in Column B.

Cell B2: 45,000

Cell B3: 50,000

Cell B4: 75,000
Format Row 1: Bold
Format Column B: Accounting


Calculate the SUM

B5=SUM(B2:B4)

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Exam 77-882: Microsoft Excel 2010 Core

6. Presenting Data Visually

6.1. Create charts based on worksheet data