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 ...

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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 ...

So you've got all your data lined up, but when you chart it in Excel, it looks like something a high school student made. Luckily, a few subtle tweaks can turn your Excel charts from sad to slick.