{"id":26064,"date":"2020-06-16T15:50:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-16T15:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icrowdnewswire.com\/?p=2599565"},"modified":"2020-06-16T15:50:00","modified_gmt":"2020-06-16T15:50:00","slug":"how-to-make-a-graph-in-google-sheets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipsnews.net\/business\/2020\/06\/16\/how-to-make-a-graph-in-google-sheets\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make a graph in Google Sheets"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Google Sheets is a convenient alternative to Microsoft Excel<\/a>. It offers many of the same functions in a cloud-based package. However, it can still be a challenge to read and understand large sheets of data. Here’s how to make a graph in Google Sheets to simplify your information.<\/p>\n

See also: <\/strong>10 best Excel apps and spreadsheet apps for Android!<\/a><\/p>\n

The process of creating a graph in Google Sheets is similar to that of Excel<\/a>, though you’ll have to be ready for a different set of buttons. We’ve grabbed our data from IDC<\/a><\/em>, so you can always use that as an example and follow along.<\/p>\n

See also: <\/strong>How to use Google Drive: Everything you need to know<\/a><\/p>\n

How to make a graph in Google Sheets<\/h2>\n

1. Much like making a graph in Excel, the first step is to select your data. After all, an empty chart won’t do much for your readers.<\/p>\n

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2. Now head up to the Insert<\/strong> tab (located between View and Format) and scroll down to the Chart<\/strong> option. The Chart button is where you’ll find both charts and graphs in Google Sheets, there is no Graph button.<\/p>\n

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3. You’ll probably notice that Google Sheets defaults to a stacked column chart. It’s not perfect for everyone, but now we’ll dig into the Chart Editor<\/strong> (at right) to get everything just right.<\/p>\n

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