Excel: Introduction to Charts and Graphs

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Free Online Course: Excel: Introduction to Charts and Graphs provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for Less than 1 hour of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Excel: Introduction to Charts and Graphs is taught by Dennis Taylor.

Overview
  • Learn the basics of charts and graphs in Excel. Find how to create engaging data visualizations with these simple Excel chart tips.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Craft engaging charts and graphs in Excel
    1. Understand Excel Chart Concepts
    • Identify different chart elements
    • Select the right chart type
    • Understand chart subtypes
    • Understand the Chart Tools Ribbon and the Design and Format tabs
    2. Create Basic Charts
    • Select data to display as a chart
    • Create charts with keystroke shortcuts and the Quick Analysis tool
    • Develop charts with the Recommended Charts feature
    • Build charts with standard menu commands
    3. Modify Chart Appearances
    • Choose a chart layout with the QuickLayout option
    • Select a chart style from a gallery of colorful variations
    • Switch rows and columns for a different view of the data
    • Change a chart's type
    • Move and resize a chart within a worksheet
    4. Work with Columns, Bars, and Line Charts
    • Use column and bar charts
    • Work with line charts
    Conclusion
    • Next steps