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Day 7: MICROSOFT EXCEL – CHAPTER 4. Akhila Kondai akhila.kondai@mail.wvu.edu September 09, 2013. Announcements. The First Assignment will be due by 09/13/2013 by 11.59pm MyITLab Lesson B is due on 09/16/2013 by 11.59pm
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Day 7:MICROSOFT EXCEL – CHAPTER 4 AkhilaKondai akhila.kondai@mail.wvu.edu September 09, 2013
Announcements • The First Assignment will be due by 09/13/2013 by 11.59pm • MyITLab Lesson B is due on 09/16/2013 by 11.59pm • The Second Assignment is also posted and is due on 09/20/2013 by 11.59pm
Chart • Chart gives visual representation of Excel sheet workbook • They allow us to interpret large amount of data easily and quickly.
Chart components • Data Points - A data point is a numeric value that describes a single value on a chart. • Data Series - A data series is a group of related data points. • Category Labels - A category label is text that describes a collection of data points in a chart. • The chart area contains the entire chart and all of its elements. The plot area contains the graphical representation of values in the data series. The X-axis (Category axis) is a horizontal line. The Y-axis (Value axis) is a vertical line.
Basic chart types • Pie – Compares parts with the whole • Column – Shows/compares values across different categories • Line charts – Shows trends over time • X-Y Scatter chart – compares pair of values, usually looking for a trend • Other types: Area chart, Stock chart, Surface chart, Doughnut chart, Bubble chart, Radar chart
What they look like Pie Column chart
What they look like.. Line Chart X-Y Scatter plot
Choosing the correct chart type • Choose the chart type that best fits the data • For comparing values from different categories, use • Column, Bar, or Line Chart • For comparing individual values to a whole collection, use • Pie or Doughnut Chart
Creating a Chart • Three main steps to create a chart • Select the Data Source that is the range of cells to chart • Select the chart type • Position and size the chart • You can change the properties of chart using several options available in the LAYOUT ribbon.
Column Chart • A column chart displays data vertically, with each data series forming a column • Go to my lecture notes page, download the ‘majors’ Excel file and open it. • Select the cells A4:A11 and E4:E11 • Insert Tab -> Column chart in Charts section
Clustered Column Chart • Groups or clusters similar data in columns to compare values across categories. • Select the cells A4:E11 • Insert Tab -> Column chart in Charts section (Clustered column chart) • Legendis a key that identifies color, gradient, picture, texture, or pattern fill assigned to each data series in a chart
Stacked Column Chart • Places stacks of data in segments on top of each other in one column, with each category in the data series represented by a different color. • Select the cells A4:E11 • Insert Tab -> Column chart in Charts section (Stacked column chart) • Right click on the chart and select “Select Data” and click “ Switch row/columns ”
100% Stacked Column Chart • Compares the percentage that each data point contributes to the total for each category. • Select the cells A4:E11 • Insert Tab -> Column chart in Charts section (100% Stacked column chart) • Right click on the chart and select “Select Data” and click “ Switch row/columns ”
Bar Chart • Bar chart compares values across categories using horizontal bars. • Width of the bar indicates its value. • Create a Bar Chart for the given Majors work sheet
Line Chart • Line chart uses a line to connect data points in order to show trends over a period of time. • Different color for each data series. • Create a Line Chart for the given Majors work sheet.
Pie Chart • Pie chart shows each data point in proportion to the whole data series as a slice in a circular pie. • To create a pie chart for 2012, Select the cells A4:A11 and E4:E11 • Insert Tab -> Pie chart in Charts section
Separating Parts of Pie (Exploding Pie) • Single Part Separation/Explosion • Make two slow clicks on one of the pieces • Left click and drag it outward • Full chart explosion/Separation • Make sure nothing is selected • Hold down the left button on one of the pieces and drag it outward
Changing the Chart Type • Click the Design tab • Click Change Chart Type in the Type section • Select the desired chart type and click OK • For example you can change a stacked column chart to 100% stacked column chart
Moving a Chart • To move a chart: • Click the Design tab • Click Move Chart under the Location group
Printing a Chart • To print an embedded chart: • Select the chart • Click the File tab • Click Print to display the Backstage view • Use the Print Selected Chart option • To print a chart sheet: • Use the Print Active Sheet option
Creating a Sparkline • A Sparkline is a miniature chart displayed in a single cell • To create a sparkline • Click the Insert Tab • Click Line, Column, or Win/Loss in the Sparklines group.
Chart Layout • The Layout tab offers many ways to enhance a chart visually by selecting specific chart elements, inserting objects, displaying or removing chart elements, customizing the axes and formatting background.
Formatting Chart Elements • Formatting a chart element: • Right-click the element and select the Format element command • The element portion will change depending on the selection
Customizing Chart Labels • A chart title is the label that describes the entire chart • An axis title is a label that describes either the category or value axis • A legend is used to distinguish data points in a pie chart or data series in a multiple series chart • A data label is the value or name of a data point • A data table is a grid that contains the data source values and labels.
Axes and Gridlines • Based on the data source values, Excel computes starting, ending, and incremental values for display on the value axis. • A gridline is a horizontal or vertical line through the plot area.
Adding a Trendline • A trendline is a line used to depict trends and forecast future data.
Trendlines • Trend Types • Linear • Exponential • Logarithmic • Polynomial • Power etc.,. • Forecast • R-Squared Value
Next Class • Working with Tables and Worksheets. • Homework # 1 overview