Guide

1. Highlight the range of cells containing your data, including the labels (e.g., A1:B4).

2. Click on the "Insert" tab in the ribbon at the top, then select Bar Chart (it may also appear as "Column or Bar Chart").

3. From the dropdown, select your preferred bar chart style.

4. To switch the chart type, select the chart, go to the Chart Design tab, and click Change Chart Type on the right.

5. Select the bar chart option, hover to preview it, and click OK to insert the chart.

6. Now you can customize your bar chart as needed.