3 ways to improve your Excel charts

One of the best aspects of using Excel, no matter what platform you create the chart on, is that it is a clear and effective way to present necessary and vital data. This is especially important if you work in the tech industry, which is based all on numbers and what work is being done.

However, while creating your Excel chart, you want to make sure that you have a presentation that can be easily understood by the audience. A chart that is clogged up with unnecessary data will be frustrating and ultimately forgettable, meaning your information will be lost.

Here are a few ways you can effectively spruce up the Excel charts you create:

• Pick the right graph: One of the first things you will want to do is choose the kind of chart that will best convey the information. A Clustered Bar is a classic design that will be sure to get your data across without becoming too cluttered.
• Remove background lines: If you notice background lines in your chart, you should remove them right away. These will take away from the overall aesthetic of your chart.
• Sort bar graph data: The last thing you want is for your chart to look kind of random and disorganized. Before you actually create the chart, you should organize the information in a way that makes sense. To order the graph in Excel, it is best to go from the largest piece of data to the smallest.

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John Mathewson

John is the founder and CEO of Kyo Logic, as well as the chief architect of KyoSync II (which synchronizes data across multiple systems that can’t connect or communicate directly). John works very closely with clients and the Kyo Logic team to help create custom applications and platforms.
John is also an avid electronics enthusiast and audiophile. He created the Caitlin LSA-1 which is a microprocessor-controlled audio preamp used in very high-end audio systems. John has lived in Montreal, Fort Worth, Johannesburg and currently lives in Westport, Connecticut.

John Mathewson

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John is the founder and CEO of Kyo Logic, as well as the chief architect of KyoSync II (which synchronizes data across multiple systems that can’t connect or communicate directly). John works very closely with clients and the Kyo Logic team to help create custom applications and platforms. John is also an avid electronics enthusiast and audiophile. He created the Caitlin LSA-1 which is a microprocessor-controlled audio preamp used in very high-end audio systems. John has lived in Montreal, Fort Worth, Johannesburg and currently lives in Westport, Connecticut.