This wikiHow teaches you how to add a data graph to a Microsoft Word document.
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Method 1 of 2: Inserting Data Charts
Step 1. Open a Word document
Double-click the document you want to open, or start Microsoft Word and select your document from the Recent section.
If you want to create a new document, open Word and click Blank document
Step 2. Click the graphics location in the document
After clicking, you will see a blinking cursor in that place. Your graphic will appear where you clicked.
For example, click a section below a paragraph or text to insert a graphic
Step 3. Click the Insert tab at the top of the Word window, to the right of the Home tab
Step 4. Click the colorful bar icon to access the Chart options
This option is at the bottom right of the Insert tab.
Step 5. Click the chart format that appears on the left of the Chart window
- Some of the commonly used chart formats include >Line, Column, and Pie.
- You can set the chart format by clicking the display options at the top of the format window.
Step 6. Click OK to insert the graphic in the document
After clicking OK, you will see a small Excel window with the cells in it. Enter data for your chart in this window
Method 2 of 2: Adding Data to the Graph
Step 1. Click a cell in the Excel window to select it
Once selected, you can add data points to that cell.
- The values in column A represent point X on the graph.
- The value in line "1" represents a different line or bar on the chart. For example, "B1" is a separate line or bar, as is "C1" and so on.
- Numeric values outside of column "A" or row "1" represent different data points at point Y.
- Values written in Excel cells can be replaced according to the data you have.
Step 2. Enter a number or name
Step 3. Press Enter or Return to enter data and move to another cell.
Step 4. Repeat this step to enter all data
As you enter data, the graph changes shape to display it.
