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The following are the best charts and graphs you can use in your Excel: Sankey Diagram. Slope Chart. Multi-Axis Line Chart. Pareto Chart. Likert Scale Chart. Waterfall Chart. Box and Whisker Plot. Scatter Plot.

To create a chart, the first step is to select the data?across a set of cells. Sometimes, you may not want to display all of your data. You can choose which so you can choose the specific columns, rows, or cells to include. After you select your data, on the Insert tab, select Recommended Charts.

Line charts are the most effective chart for displaying time-series data. They can handle a ton of data points and multiple data series, and everyone knows how to read them. Just make sure your points are ordered such that time runs from left to right, and use consistent time intervals.

Ask yourself how many variables do you want to show, how many data points you want to display and how you want to scale your axis. Line, bar and column charts represent change over time. Pyramids and pie charts display parts-of-a-whole.

A pie chart represents numbers in percentages, and the total sum of all segments needs to equal 100%.

What is the best way to show trends over time? A line chart is the best way. Many data analysts prefer line charts to other graphs. This is because line charts show differences in variables.

Select a predefined chart style Click the chart that you want to format. This displays the Chart Tools, adding the Design, Layout, and Format tabs. On the Design tab, in the Chart Styles group, click the chart style that you want to use. Tip: To see all predefined chart styles, click More .

Selecting the right chart type Ask yourself how many variables do you want to show, how many data points you want to display and how you want to scale your axis. Line, bar and column charts represent change over time. Pyramids and pie charts display parts-of-a-whole.