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That depends on what you want to show from your data. There is a number of different types of chart that you can use, even for just one particular set of data. Each situation is different, so it up to you what chart you want. Some charts only suit certain types of data, like X Y charts or Pie Charts.
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Is it true that you can only display one set of data per chart in Excel?
No it is not true. Many charts can use more than one set of data although a pie chart is limited to one set of data.
What is the difference between a data chart and a data table?
A chart is graphical, like a pie chart or a bar chart or a column chart. A table is an organised set of figures laid out in a table. You might use figures in the table to make a chart.
How does excel know what to use as the title of a chart?
It does not always know. It will depend on the data you are using and how you have it set up. Sometimes a title is not put onto the chart.
When is it better to use embedded chart?
If it is a small chart for a simple set of figures, then an embedded chart can often be more convenient than switching from the sheet to a chart sheet. You might use it as a temporary stage to see how a chart looks and to get the data correct and then later move it to its own chart sheet.
What is ideal for reports or other documents in which you want to show a chart within the context of the worksheet data?
You can use a embedded chart or use a chart with a data table attached to it.
When would you use a pie chart or a bar chart?
you would use it when interpreting data
Can you use graphs in spreadsheets?
Normally you would start by selecting the data you want to chart. Then you would start the Chart Wizard. It has four steps. Step one is to choose the type of chart. Step two is to choose the source data, which you will have already done if you did select the data before starting the Chart Wizard. You can make any changes to the selection at this step. Step three allows you to set various options. These can be set for the titles, the axes, the gridlines, legends, data labels and the data table. The fourth and final step is to set a location for the chart. This can be embedded in the current worksheet or you can have it in a chart sheet of its own.
When we often use use a bar chart?
When the data consist of frequency for a set of qualitative categories, or when there are a small number of discrete quantitative categories or even a set of classes of equal width.
How do set up a chart sheet in Exel?
For Excel 2007, go to the Insert ribbon menu and select the chart you want to use. When you click on the chart type, a chart template will appear on your worksheet.
What type of chart do you use to display comparisons of data vertically?
column chart
When should you use a bar chart?
use a bar chart when comparing data. for example, you would use a bar chart to compare climates of different cities.
What is used to compare sets of data in one chart?
You can use a stacked bar chart.
