How to use ExcelOctober 10, 2024

    Create a Bar Chart in Excel

    Create a Bar Chart in Excel

    A bar chart is the horizontal version of a column chart. Use a bar chart if you have large text labels.

    To create a bar chart execute the following steps.

    1. Select the range A1:B6.

    Select a Range in Excel

    2. On the Insert tab in the Charts group click the Column symbol.

    Insert Bar Chart

    3. Click Clustered Bar.

    Click Clustered Bar

    Result:

    Bar Chart in Excel

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