Bar charts - An introduction!

Welcome to the latest edition of the "Data to Decisions" series.??

"Bar Charts in Excel: From Simple Bars to Stacked with Totals!”

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Bar charts are a staple in data visualization, offering clear and concise ways to represent data. In this week’s edition of “Data to Decisions,” we look into the detailed steps required to create various types of simple bar charts you can create in Excel:

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1. Simple Bar Chart

Discover the basics of creating a simple bar chart in Excel. This guide walks you through each step to transform raw data into a visual story to easily and efficiently compare different categories of data. Read my blog for the step-by-step instructions to create this chart.

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2. Multiple Series Bar Chart

A multiple series bar chart is used to compare multiple sets of data across different categories, where each category has multiple bars representing different series or data sets. A simple visual for analyzing trends, comparisons, and relationships in your data. Read more in this blog.

3. Stacked Bar Chart

Stacked bar charts allow you to show part-to-whole relationships in your data. Our step-by-step guide will help you build these charts effortlessly, highlighting the contribution of each segment. Link to blog.

4. Stacked Bar Chart with Totals

Enhance your stacked bar charts by adding totals on top. This tutorial ensures your charts look effective and provides comprehensive insights into each category. Follow this blog to create one on your own.

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5. 100% Stacked Bar Chart

When you think of comparing the relative proportions of multiple categories as parts of a whole, a 100% stacked bar chart is your go-to. Follow our guide to create these charts and present your data with clarity. Read more in my blog here.

6. 100% Stacked Bar Chart with Totals

A 100% stacked bar chart with totals on top displays each bar segmented into categories that represent percentages of a whole, with the total value for each group shown at the top of the bar. This tutorial covers all you need to make your data visualization easy to compare both individual category contributions and overall totals. Follow my blog to create this unique chart.

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