Graphs and charts are fantastic tools for displaying data in an attractive visual format. This can make seeing data at a glance easy, which allows you to spot patterns or anomalies quickly.
With the graph options available in Google Sheets, you can make a line, bar, column, pie, or other type of chart in just minutes. Then, tailor the graph to your liking with colors, a legend, gridlines, and more.
Here’s how to make a graph in Google Sheets and customize it.
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Creating a chart in Google Sheets starts with the data. While you can add data to a graph after you create one, it’s best to start with at least one data set.
Depending on the data you select for your chart, Sheets will recommend the chart it thinks fits your data best. But you’re free to pick whichever type of graph you like. However, it is a good idea to sort your spreadsheet data first, to ensure the graph displays everything in the right way.
Step 1: Select your data by dragging your cursor through a range of cells or clicking column and row headers.
Step 2: Open the Insert menu and choose Chart.
Step 3: You’ll immediately see a default graph appear on your sheet. This is the one that Sheets suggests for you. You can keep the chart or choose a different one in the Chart Editor sidebar that appears with the chart.
Step 4: To pick a different graph, select the Setup tab in the sidebar. At the top, click the Chart Type drop-down box.
You’ll see more suggested charts at the top with all remaining types below. Pick a graph you’d like to use, and the default graph on the sheet will update to the new type.
Step 5: Once you choose the type of chart you want, you can adjust the additional options on the Setup tab for the data you want to display.
After you insert your chart and select the Setup options, you can customize various elements of it in the Chart Editor sidebar.
If you closed the sidebar, reopen it by clicking the three dots on the top right of the chart and choosing Edit Chart.
Step 1: Select the Customize tab at the top of the sidebar. You’ll see several elements in expandable sections. Simply expand a section to work with that part of the chart.
Step 2: Each section you see depends on the chart type you’re using. For instance, if you have a bar chart, you’ll see options too for the horizontal and vertical axes, and if you use a pie chart, you can adjust the pie slice.
Step 3: Although each type of graph in Google Sheets comes with its own elements, here are a few that are available on various chart types that may interest you.
Step 4: When you finish customizing the chart, click the X on the top right to close the Chart Editor sidebar.
You can move your chart to any spot on your sheet. Simply select it and drag it to its new position.
To resize your graph, drag from a corner or edge, inward or outward.
For additional actions, click the three dots on the top right of the chart. You can reopen the sidebar with Edit Chart or remove it with Delete Chart. You’ll also see options to download, publish, copy, or move the chart to a new sheet.
Creating a graph in Google Sheets is as easy as making a graph in Microsoft Excel, and with the customization options available, you can give it the exact appearance you want.
Not sure which spreadsheet application is best for you? Check our comparison of Google Sheets vs. Microsoft Excel.
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