Working with Chart Data

You can enter chart data in the Excel worksheet either by typing it or by inserting it from a different source. The worksheet is designed to make data entry easy, so direct typing is best when you’re entering brief, simple data. For more complex or longer data, and when you’re concerned about accuracy, insert and link your data to the chart. When you first insert a chart, the worksheet contains sample labels and numbers.

Open and View Chart Data

Image Click the chart you want to modify.

A chart consists of the following elements.

Data markers. A graphical representation of a data point in a single cell in the datasheet. Typical ...

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