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Microsoft Excel

CHOOSING THE RIGHT CHART

A chart is far more effective at communicating communicate different types of information. Some
results, outcomes or trends than a table of figures charts show simple relationships between values,
displaying the same information. Different chart while others are designed for quite technical
types have been created to purposes. Here is a summary of the use of different
chart types.

Column, Bar These chart types, either in 2D or 3D, are used to


compare values across categories. For example,
they could compare the populations of different
countries.

Line, Area Lines in 2D or 3D are useful for showing trends


such as sales or employment figures. An area
chart is a line chart with the area below the line
filled in.

Surface The surface chart plots trends in two dimensions.


You could use this to plot departmental sales
figures over time. The chart then shows you the
trends between departments, as well as the sales
trends over time.

Pie, Doughnut If you want to show proportion, such as the sales


figures from different departments that make up a
total, then the pie and doughnut charts are for
you. The only variation between the doughnut
chart and the pie chart is that the doughnut chart
can display more than one series of values.

Stock The stock chart type has been designed to show


the stock figures for a day, and the trend over
time. At its simplest, you can plot the high, low
and close figures, and at its most complex, the
volume, open, high, low, and close. It can be
adapted to show the relationships between any
five sets of values.

XY (Scatter) Scatter diagrams are used to display the


relationship between two variables. For example,
you could research the age and price of a series
of cars, and plot the values you find. You could
also investigate the height and weight
relationship of a group of people.

Radar A radar diagram is designed to show the change


in values from a central point. For example, it can
be used to show mobile telephone coverage,
including multiple networks and multiple
measurements.

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