In this post we show you how to create a Bar Graph or Column Chart in Excel. Bar graphs could be both 2-D or 3-D depending on the editor you use.

Use Excel’s combination chart feature to layer the total column behind the individual columns, creating a visually distinct representation of cumulative data.

In the example, you would select cells "A1" through "E4." Click the "Insert" tab, then "Column" from the Charts group and "Cluster Column" from the drop-down menu.

How to Create a Summary Chart in Excel. Excel spreadsheets can often contain large amounts of data ranging across broad categories. For example, a sales spreadsheet might record sales of products ...

For example, you can create a chart that shows the last 12 months of data, even as your dataset grows. While it gives you more control over data range than tables, it can be complex to set up and ...

Running totals show how figures build over an extended period, one entry at a time, allowing you to see trends and patterns ...

Figure D The people chart is based on the survey data in the Table. How to customize Excel’s people chart The original settings are adequate, but you might want to customize the chart a bit.

Creating a Visio chart in Excel is not quite as simple as choosing a Visio option from the Insert menu. To get started, you will need to download a Visio add-in.

Change the maximum value to the same value you entered in the Emphasis column, 1,800,000. As you can see in Figure I, the vertical bar now extends to the top of the chart’s plot area.