Excel Charts

Welcome to Excel Charts. This book is intended for spreadsheet users who want to get the most out of Excel’s charting and graphics features. I approached this project with one goal in mind: to write the ultimate Excel charting book that would appeal to users of all levels.
As you probably know, most bookstores offer dozens of Excel books. The vast majority of these books are general-purpose user guides that explain how to use the features available in Excel (often by simply rewording the text in the help files).
Most of these books include a chapter or two that cover charts and graphics. None, however, provide the level of detail that you’ll find in this book. I’ve used Excel for more than a decade, and I’ve been creating charts for more than 30 years. Back in the pre-computer days, I often spent hours creating a publicationquality chart by hand, using rulers, graph paper, and rub-off lettering. Today, creating
such a chart with Excel would require only a few minutes—and would probably look much better.
I spend a lot of time participating in the Excel newsgroups on the Internet. I’ve come to the conclusion that many Excel users tend to overlook the powerful charting features available. For many, creating anything but the simplest chart often seems like a daunting task. This book starts with the basics and covers every aspect of charting, including macros. If I’ve done my job, working through this book will give you some new insights and perhaps a greater appreciation for Excel.

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