Properly formatted charts and graphs can help you grasp the patterns and trends hidden within the raw data of an Excel spreadsheet. For example, if you are comparing the stock performance of two ...

Descriptive labels on an Excel chart enhance its readability and help you interpret the information the chart contains. Whether naming comes in the form of text, numbers or a combination, both the x ...

Change an Excel chart’s minimum axis value for a cleaner look Your email has been sent If you have uneven distribution of data in your Excel chart, here is a better way to change the automatic axis ...

It's no secret that charts are one of the best ways in Microsoft Excel to visualize your data for quick analysis. However, if you're dealing with a particularly large or complex dataset or want a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I help people communicate data clearly with graphs. This post is motivated by a comment on my blog post Line Charts Are Not Always ...

Plot points with coordinates where \(x\) and \(y\) are equal. Three points are sufficient, but more can be plotted. Draw a line through the plotted points. If \(x\) is positive, \(y\) is negative. If ...

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