Charts and sparklines are powerful data visualization tools in Excel. Here’s a guide to the most popular chart types in Excel and how to best use them. Microsoft Excel offers a plethora of tools for ...

Save time on status decks with a reusable Excel timeline chart. Data lives in a table, so new milestones update the timeline automatically.

Waterfall charts are powerful visual tools that can help you understand the cumulative effect of sequentially introduced positive or negative values. They are particularly useful in financial analysis ...

Transforming a simple line chart into an adaptable timeline is easier than you think.

Create a report using charts: Select Insert > Recommended Charts, then choose the one you want to add to the report sheet. Create a report with pivot tables: Select Insert > PivotTable. Select the ...

Excel charts get the job done, but these tools make your data easier on the eyes.