# How to Create a Chart in Microsoft Excel

> To create a chart in Microsoft Excel, select your dataset cells, click 'Insert' in the top navigation bar, open the 'Insert Chart' menu, and choose your preferred chart. Next, go to 'Chart', select 'Select Data', and use the 'Data' and 'Format' tabs to adjust settings and formatting.

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Apps: Microsoft, Excel
Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, find and select the cells containing the dataset you wish to use.
2. After that, go to the top navigation bar and click 'Insert'.
3. Click the 'Insert Chart' menu to view the available selections.
4. Following that, browse the provided options and select the chart you prefer to use.
5. Head back to the top menu bar afterwards, then tap 'Chart'.
6. Choose 'Select Data' from the provided options.
7. Next, click the 'Data' tab if you wish to make a few adjustments related to the selected dataset. For instance, you can change the source or set up the y-axis and the x-axis.
8. On the one hand, tap the 'Format' tab if you wish to change the technical formatting of the Chart Title, Legend, Horizontal Axis, Vertical Axis, and Series.
9. After completing these steps, a chart will be created based on your input and preferred design.