{"id":25834,"date":"2025-01-27T11:15:35","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T06:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/?p=25834"},"modified":"2026-04-30T14:16:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T09:16:02","slug":"how-to-add-chart-in-excel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/how-to-add-chart-in-excel","title":{"rendered":"How to Add a Chart in Excel?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you tired of staring at a never-ending sea of numbers on your Excel worksheet? Are you looking for a way to make your data appealing and easier to understand?<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/how-to-add-chart-in-excel.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size full wp image 4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/how-to-add-chart-in-excel.jpg\" alt=\"How to Add Chart in Excel\" width=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/utmAction\/MTYrYmxvZytncytjZXhwbytDRTI3NCs=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/CTA-in-google-sheets-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"308\" height=\"143\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/utmAction\/MTYrYmxvZyt4bCtjZXhwbytDRTI3NCs=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/CTA-in-microsoft-excel-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"308\" height=\"143\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Look no further.<\/p>\n<p>This guide will show you how to add a chart in Excel. You can transform your data into an insightful and illuminating chart with only a few clicks.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, you read that right.<\/p>\n<p>Let me share a case study to illustrate the significance of charting in Excel. One of my clients needed help comprehending his sales team&#8217;s performance. He had access to a large quantity of data, but it was challenging to make sense of it. I advised him to add charts in Excel to visualize the data.<\/p>\n<p>This transformed how he handled this data. It enabled him to discover patterns and trends that were not apparent. As a result, it assisted him in making wiser business choices.<\/p>\n<p>Charts not only make data visually appealing. They also highlight trends and patterns that might take time to notice in raw data.<\/p>\n<p>Grab your mouse, and let&#8217;s get charting.<\/p>\n<h3>Table of Content:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#charts-we-can-add-in-excel\">Charts We Can Add in Excel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-add-a-chart-in-excel\">How to Add a Chart in Excel?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#steps-for-adding-a-chart-in-excel\">Steps For Adding A Chart in Excel<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#step1\">Step 1: Install ChartExpo to add Chart<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step2\">Step 2: Choose Your Required Chart<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step3\">Step 3: Create Your Selected Chart<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step4\">Step 4: Edit Your Added Chart in Excel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step5\">Step 5: Save All Changes in Your Chart<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step6\">Step 6: Your Final Added Chart Look\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#tips-on-which-chart-to-use-in-excel\">Tips on Which Chart to Use in Excel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#pros-and-cons-of-adding-charts-in-excel\">Pros and Cons of Adding Charts in Excel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-add-charts-in-excel-faqs\">FAQs About How to Add Charts in Excel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#wrap-up\">Wrap Up<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Video Tutorial: How to Add Chart in Excel<\/h2>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Fs9HMsEbUbc?si=p1IJvLo7iy0CAjQe\" width=\"650\" height=\"365\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"charts-we-can-add-in-excel\">Charts We Can Add in Excel<\/h2>\n<h3>Radar Chart<\/h3>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/radar-chart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Radar Chart<\/a>, or a Spider Chart, is a two-dimensional chart representing multidimensional data. It arranges the data to form a spider-web-like shape. Each variable has its axis that starts from the center. It plots the value of each variable along the same axis and joins them together to form a polygon. This chart is ideal for performance analysis.<\/p>\n<h4>Example<\/h4>\n<p>Let&#8217;s say you have the following data for your online store.<\/p>\n<table class=\"static\" style=\"table-layout: fixed; overflow-x: auto; border: 1px; font-size: 17px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"88\"><strong>Months<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"113\"><strong>Orders Received <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"122\"><strong>Orders Delivered<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"88\">Jan<\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">300<\/td>\n<td width=\"122\">220<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"88\">Feb<\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">370<\/td>\n<td width=\"122\">300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"88\">Mar<\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">400<\/td>\n<td width=\"122\">350<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"88\">Apr<\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">450<\/td>\n<td width=\"122\">400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"88\">May<\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">270<\/td>\n<td width=\"122\">250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"88\">Jun<\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">300<\/td>\n<td width=\"122\">300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"88\">Jul<\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">400<\/td>\n<td width=\"122\">250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"88\">Aug<\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">500<\/td>\n<td width=\"122\">400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"88\">Sep<\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">250<\/td>\n<td width=\"122\">250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"88\">Oct<\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">400<\/td>\n<td width=\"122\">380<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"88\">Nov<\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">200<\/td>\n<td width=\"122\">200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"88\">Dec<\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">250<\/td>\n<td width=\"122\">210<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>As shown below, you can map this data on a Radar Chart to analyze the performance of yearly orders.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/radar-chart-in-how-to-add-chart-in-excel.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size full wp image 4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/radar-chart-in-how-to-add-chart-in-excel.jpg\" alt=\"Radar Chart in How to Add Chart in Excel\" width=\"265\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h3>Circular Org Chart<\/h3>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/how-to-create-an-org-chart-in-excel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Circular Org Chart<\/a>, or a Circular Organizational Structure, is a hierarchical structure chart. Senior-level employees occupy the inner rings of a circle, while lower-level employees occupy the outer rings. This structure fosters collaboration, inclusivity, and creativity within the organization.<\/p>\n<h4>Example<\/h4>\n<p>Assume you have the data scores below for different departments of different teams.<\/p>\n<table class=\"static\" style=\"table-layout: fixed; overflow-x: auto; border: 1px; font-size: 17px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"113\"><strong>Departments<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"90\"><strong>Teams<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"66\"><strong>Q1 Score<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"72\"><strong>Q2 Score<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"113\">Finance<\/td>\n<td width=\"90\">Banking<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">80<\/td>\n<td width=\"72\">73<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"113\">Finance<\/td>\n<td width=\"90\">Receivable<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">57<\/td>\n<td width=\"72\">67<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"113\">Finance<\/td>\n<td width=\"90\">Payable<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">59<\/td>\n<td width=\"72\">47<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"113\">Sales<\/td>\n<td width=\"90\">Sales<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">75<\/td>\n<td width=\"72\">65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"113\">Sales<\/td>\n<td width=\"90\">Marketing<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">70<\/td>\n<td width=\"72\">85<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"113\">HR<\/td>\n<td width=\"90\">Hiring<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">85<\/td>\n<td width=\"72\">72<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"113\">HR<\/td>\n<td width=\"90\">Training<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">60<\/td>\n<td width=\"72\">70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"113\">HR<\/td>\n<td width=\"90\">Compliance<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">61<\/td>\n<td width=\"72\">66<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"113\">Operations<\/td>\n<td width=\"90\">Production<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">85<\/td>\n<td width=\"72\">91<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"113\">Operations<\/td>\n<td width=\"90\">Logistics<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">78<\/td>\n<td width=\"72\">68<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"113\">Operations<\/td>\n<td width=\"90\">CRM<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">71<\/td>\n<td width=\"72\">63<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"113\">IT<\/td>\n<td width=\"90\">Network<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">56<\/td>\n<td width=\"72\">73<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"113\">IT<\/td>\n<td width=\"90\">Software<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">87<\/td>\n<td width=\"72\">79<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>You can observe how a Circular Org Chart presents this data clearly and concisely.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/circular-org-chart-in-how-to-add-chart-in-excel.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size full wp image 4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/circular-org-chart-in-how-to-add-chart-in-excel.png\" alt=\"Circular Org Chart in How to Add Chart in Excel\" width=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h3>Dual Axis Radar Chart<\/h3>\n<p>A Dual Axis Radar Chart facilitates the comparison of two different data sets. It has two radial axes with different scales and units of measurement. This allows you to compare two data sets with different ranges or units.<\/p>\n<h4>Example<\/h4>\n<p>Let&#8217;s say you have the data below on data about orders and market share impact on different products.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/dual-axis-radar-chart-in-how-to-add-chart-in-excel.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size full wp image 4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/dual-axis-radar-chart-in-how-to-add-chart-in-excel.jpg\" alt=\"Dual Axis Radar Chart in How to Add Chart in Excel\" width=\"198\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Follow through as I show you how to use ChartExpo to create a Dual Axis Radar Chart.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-add-a-chart-in-excel\">How to Add a Chart in Excel?<\/h2>\n<p>Are you looking for an easy and efficient way to add charts to your Excel spreadsheets?<\/p>\n<p>Look no further than <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ChartExpo<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This add-in takes the hassle out of charting in Excel. You can easily add informative charts to your data with only a few clicks. Business owners, marketers, and data analysts can choose from a wide range of chart types, including an <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/area-chart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Area chart<\/a>\u00a0or <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/multi-axis-chart-in-excel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Multi-Axis graph Excel<\/a>\u00a0 ChartExpo offers.<\/p>\n<p>The best part?<\/p>\n<p>Its user-friendly interface allows even beginners to create insightful charts, including a <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/charts\/waterfall-chart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waterfall chart in Excel<\/a>, without any coding experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits of Using ChartExpo<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ChartExpo allows you to create insightful charts, including <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/circular-charts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Circular Charts<\/a>, without specialized data visualization or coding skills. It has an intuitive UI that makes it easy for anyone to use.<\/li>\n<li>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/add-data-label-to-excel-chart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">add labels<\/a>, colors, and annotations to your chart to fit your brand and style. This functionality simplifies making compelling and insightful visualizations.<\/li>\n<li>ChartExpo provides a cost-effective solution for data visualization, with a free 7-day trial to test its features. After the trial, you can subscribe to the tool&#8217;s affordable $10 monthly subscription.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to Install ChartExpo in Excel?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open your Excel application.<\/li>\n<li>Open the worksheet and click the \u201c<strong>Insert<\/strong>\u201d menu.<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;ll see \u201c<strong>My Apps<\/strong>\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>In the office Add-ins window, click \u201c<strong>Store<\/strong>\u201d and search for ChartExpo on my Apps Store.<\/li>\n<li>Click the \u201c<strong>Add<\/strong>\u201d button to install ChartExpo in your Excel.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>ChartExpo charts and graphs are available in both Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel. Use the following CTAs to install the tool of your choice and create interactive visualizations in just a few clicks in your preferred platform, including a <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/tornado-chart-in-excel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tornado chart in Excel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/utmAction\/MTYrYmxvZytncytjZXhwbytDRTI3NCs=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/CTA-in-google-sheets-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"308\" height=\"143\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/utmAction\/MTYrYmxvZyt4bCtjZXhwbytDRTI3NCs=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/CTA-in-microsoft-excel-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"308\" height=\"143\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"steps-for-adding-a-chart-in-excel\">Steps For Adding A Chart in Excel<\/h2>\n<p>These are the steps for adding charts in Excel:<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"step1\">Step 1: Install <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/utmAction\/MTYrYmxvZyt4bCtjZXhwbytDRTI3NCs=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">ChartExpo<\/a> to add Chart<\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/insert-chartexpo-in-excel.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size full wp image 4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/insert-chartexpo-in-excel.jpg\" alt=\"insert chartexpo in excel\" width=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose\u00a0<strong>ChartExpo <\/strong>from\u00a0<strong>My Apps<\/strong>, then click <strong>Insert.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/open-chartexpo-in-excel.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size full wp image 4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/open-chartexpo-in-excel.jpg\" alt=\"open chartexpo in excel\" width=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"step2\">Step 2: Choose Your Required Chart<\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/search-dual-axis-radar-chart-in-excel.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size full wp image 4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/search-dual-axis-radar-chart-in-excel.jpg\" alt=\"search dual axis radar chart in excel\" width=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"step3\">Step 3: Create Your Selected Chart<\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/create-dual-axis-radar-chart-in-excel-274.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size full wp image 4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/create-dual-axis-radar-chart-in-excel-274.jpg\" alt=\"create dual axis radar chart in excel\" width=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>The Dual Axis Radar Chart will look like as below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/edit-dual-axis-radar-chart-in-excel-274.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size full wp image 4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/edit-dual-axis-radar-chart-in-excel-274.jpg\" alt=\"edit dual axis radar chart in excel\" width=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"step4\">Step 4: Edit Your Added Chart in Excel<\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/set-dual-axis-radar-chart-in-excel-274.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size full wp image 4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/set-dual-axis-radar-chart-in-excel-274.jpg\" alt=\"set dual axis radar chart in excel\" width=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>To change the color of the legends, click the small pencil icon. Then select the desired color under\u00a0<strong>Legends Properties<\/strong>\u00a0and click the \u201c<strong>Apply\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/change-dual-axis-radar-chart-in-excel-274.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size full wp image 4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/change-dual-axis-radar-chart-in-excel-274.jpg\" alt=\"change dual axis radar chart in excel\" width=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Let&#8217;s add a percentage sign to the market share values.<\/li>\n<li>Click the small pencil icon and select the\u00a0<strong>Label<\/strong>\u00a0option to add the sign. Then click the \u201c<strong>Apply All\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/update-dual-axis-radar-chart-in-excel-274.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size full wp image 4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/update-dual-axis-radar-chart-in-excel-274.jpg\" alt=\"update dual axis radar chart in excel\" width=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"step5\">Step 5: Save All Changes in Your Chart<\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/save-dual-axis-radar-chart-in-excel-274.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size full wp image 4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/save-dual-axis-radar-chart-in-excel-274.jpg\" alt=\"save dual axis radar chart in excel\" width=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"step6\">Step 6: Your Final Added Chart Look<\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/how-to-add-chart-274.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size full wp image 4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/how-to-add-chart-274.jpg\" alt=\"How to Add Chart in excel\" width=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/utmAction\/MTYrYmxvZytncytjZXhwbytDRTI3NCs=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/radar-chart-generator-in-google-sheets-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"319\" height=\"149\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/utmAction\/MTYrYmxvZyt4bCtjZXhwbytDRTI3NCs=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/radar-chart-generator-in-excel-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"319\" height=\"149\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h4>Insights<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The filled area or radius displayed above shows the number of orders. The area below represents the market share.<\/li>\n<li>In comparison to other products, product 4 boasts the highest market share.<\/li>\n<li>Despite having more orders, product 1 has the same market share as product 5.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"tips-on-which-chart-to-use-in-excel\">Tips on Which Chart to Use in Excel<\/h2>\n<p>Choosing the right chart type is crucial to visualize your data effectively. The following are tips on which chart to use in Excel based on the type of data:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/charts\/column-charts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Column Chart<\/a> to compare data across categories.<\/li>\n<li>Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/charts\/line-graphs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Line Chart<\/a> to show trends over time.<\/li>\n<li>Use a Pie Chart to show proportions.<\/li>\n<li>Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/bar-chart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bar Chart<\/a> to compare data across categories.<\/li>\n<li>Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/charts\/scatter-plot-chart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scatter Chart<\/a> to show the distribution of variables.<\/li>\n<li>Use a Radar Chart to compare data with multiple variables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"pros-and-cons-of-adding-charts-in-excel\">Pros and Cons of Adding Charts in Excel<\/h2>\n<h3>Pros<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Easy to Create<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A wide variety of charts are available with just a few mouse clicks in Excel. Creating a chart in Excel doesn&#8217;t require you to be a data visualization pro, even when working with structured visuals like a <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/population-pyramid-types\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">population pyramid<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Easy to Customize<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can modify <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/tools\/excel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Excel charts<\/a> to meet your specifications. You can alter the colors, fonts, and layouts to match your brand aesthetics.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Easy to Update<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can quickly update your chart if any of its data changes. Based on the new data, Excel will automatically update the chart. This saves you from having to start from scratch with each update.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Versatility<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Excel charts are versatile. You can put them to a variety of uses, including data analysis and presentation for example a <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/sunburst-chart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sunburst chart<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Cons<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Limited Customization Options<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Excel offers a variety of customization options; however, there are limitations to what you can accomplish. This necessitates using a third-party application to create a highly customized chart.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Limited Chart Types<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can access several chart types in Excel, but others are not available. This necessitates utilizing a different tool, such as ChartExpo, if you require a specific chart type. Having said that, every existing chart and graph is available on ChartExpo, including advanced options like a <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/control-chart-in-excel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Control chart in Excel<\/a> for monitoring process stability and variations.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Limited Interactivity<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Excel charts are not very interactive. While you can add some interactivity, such as tooltips, there are limits to what you can do.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-add-charts-in-excel-faqs\">FAQs About How to Add Charts in Excel<\/h2>\n<h3>What is the most important thing about a chart?<\/h3>\n<p>The most important thing about a chart is its ability to convey the relationship between data sets. Consequently, helps viewers understand the relationships better than reading blocks of text\/numbers.<\/p>\n<h3>Tips on which chart to use in Excel?<\/h3>\n<p>Choosing the right chart type depends on the following factors;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The types of metrics or variables to be plotted.<\/li>\n<li>The intended audience.<\/li>\n<li>The desired conclusion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Therefore, you should choose the type of chart to use in Excel based on the factors above.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I add interactivity to my chart?<\/h3>\n<p>Sure, you can make your chart interactive. This enables you to increase its potency and make it more captivating for your viewers. ChartExpo is the finest tool available for creating interactive charts.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"wrap-up\">Wrap Up<\/h4>\n<p>Excel is a potent tool for managing and analyzing data. Whether you&#8217;re working with financial data or sales figures doesn&#8217;t matter. Excel can help you make sense of it all.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most valuable features of Excel is its charting ability to represent your data visually. Charts can help you spot trends, identify patterns, and communicate your findings to others clearly and concisely.<\/p>\n<p>We have discussed how to add a chart in Excel and tips on which chart to use. These tips will help you create compelling data visualizations that facilitate insightful decision-making. Remember to always choose the right chart type for your data. Most importantly, keep it simple and easy to understand.<\/p>\n<p>How do you do this?<\/p>\n<p>Use ChartExpo for Excel.<\/p>\n<p>This innovative Excel add-in simplifies the process of chart creation. With ChartExpo, you can create insightful charts with just a few clicks and no advanced Excel skills necessary.<\/p>\n<p>Say goodbye to tedious charting.<\/p>\n<p>Incorporate ChartExpo into your Excel and start creating charts like a pro.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><p>Learn how to add different types of charts in Excel for data analysis. 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