A chart turns a grid of numbers into a shape a person can understand in one glance.
Select the data including its headers, then Insert tab → pick a chart type. Column, line, and pie are the three every beginner needs first.
| Chart type | Best for |
|---|---|
| Column / Bar | Comparing separate categories side by side |
| Line | Change over time |
| Pie | Parts of one whole — only works well with a handful of categories |
Click a chart once to select it, and a Chart Design tab appears — change the chart type, add axis titles, or move the legend. Drag a corner handle to resize the whole chart, or drag the chart itself to reposition it anywhere on the sheet.