Step by Step Excel 2003 Bar Graph Tutorial

Select the Bar Graph Data

Create a Bar Graph in Excel

� Ted French

Two Options for Selecting the Bar Graph Data

Using the mouse

1. Drag select with the mouse button to highlight the cells containing the data to be included in the bar graph.

Using the keyboard

1. Click on the top left of the bar graph's data.
2. Hold down the SHIFT key on the keyboard.
3. Use the arrow keys on the keyboard to select the data to be included in the bar graph.

Note: Be sure to select any column and row titles that you want included in the graph.

For this tutorial

1. Highlight the block of cells from A2 to D5, which includes the column titles and the row headings

• Bar Graph Step by Step Tutorial
• Entering the Bar Graph Data
• Select the Bar Graph Data
• How to Start the Chart Wizard
• Step 1 - Choosing a Graph Type
• Step 2 - Preview Your Bar Graph
• Step 3 - Formatting the Bar Graph
• Step 4 - Graph Location
• Bar Graph Tutorial Data