Guided Notes
Charts
Choosing the right chart, inserting and modifying charts, chart elements, and sparklines.
Choose the chart that fits the question
Slide 1 / 5Start from the question, not the chart gallery:
• Comparing categories? A column chart (or a bar chart when labels are long). • Showing a trend over time? A line chart. • Showing parts of one whole? A pie or doughnut — but only with a few slices. • Showing a relationship between two numbers? A scatter chart.
Insert ▸ Recommended Charts previews options based on your data and is a great starting point.
