If you understand the definition of a mathematical function, a good way to judge it is that any line drawn parallel to the y-axis intersects with the values in the function’s curve only once. The same ...

Column graphs offer a visual representation of data that allows easy comparison between multiple values. Typically, these columns are uniformly spaced, but there are times you will need to group ...

Whether presenting a project at school, delivering a critical report at work, or simply trying to make sense of your budget, graphs are efficient and visually appealing means of conveying complex ...

A date-and-cost line chart tracks a commodity's changing price over time. Economists use such diagrams to display broad market trends and predict future prices. Businesses that restock continually use ...

I have three values. On the X axis I want the date and time, and on the Y axis I want my reading. My data set looks like this: Code: Date Time Reading 11/30/2011 0934 212 11/30/2011 1252 272 ...

So, you want to know how to create a scatter plot in Excel. Chances are, you probably already know what the term means, but given Microsoft Excel’s arsenal of options packed into each tab, getting ...

Whether working with a team or alone, you need to maintain a project’s schedule. One tool that can keep you on track is a burndown chart created in Microsoft Excel. These are line charts that compare ...

Follow the steps below to create a thermometer chart in Excel. Draw the oval shape at the bottom of the chart. Click the Shape Fill button and select a color that matches the color in your chart. Now, ...

Is your chart boring? Try Excel’s people chart to liven things up. Susan Harkins shows you how. A people chart is an infographic, which leads me to a second definition. An infographic tells a story, ...

Have you ever come across a Wall Street Journal chart and thought, “Wow, I wish I could create something that polished”? Whether you’re preparing for a big presentation, crafting a report, or simply ...