Chapter 28. Graphing Data

by Read Gilgen

In this chapter

Creating Charts

Formatting Charts

Adding Objects to a Notebook Sheet

Printing Charts

Troubleshooting

Creating Charts

As useful as Cross Tab reports or filtered data sheets may be, sometimes it’s easier to convey basic data concepts visually by using a chart. For example, a simple line chart quickly illustrates whether profits are rising or falling, without having to first interpret numbers in a table.

Fortunately, it’s a breeze to create functional and attractive data charts using Quattro Pro.

Caution

Although data charts can be useful, they can also be obnoxiously distracting. A poorly designed chart, for example, may highlight the wrong things, making it even more difficult for viewers ...

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