Create a chart from start to finish

Charts help you visualize your data in a way that creates maximum impact on your audience. Learn to create a chart and add a trendline.

Create a chart

Select data for the chart.

Data for Chart
Select Insert > Recommended Charts.

Recommended Charts
Select a chart on the Recommended Charts tab, to preview the chart.

Recommended Charty
Select a chart, then click OK.

Finish Chart

Add a trendline

Select a chart.

Select a Chart
Select Chart Design > Add Chart Element.

Chart Element
Select Trendline and then select the type of trendline you want, such as Linear, Exponential, Linear Forecast, or Moving Average.

Trendline