How to Create a Chart in Microsoft Excel
- George Apostolov
How to Create a Chart in Microsoft Excel: step-by-step guide
Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, find and select the cells containing the dataset you wish to use.
After that, go to the top navigation bar and click 'Insert'.
Click the 'Insert Chart' menu to view the available selections.
Following that, browse the provided options and select the chart you prefer to use.
Head back to the top menu bar afterwards, then tap 'Chart'.
Choose 'Select Data' from the provided options.
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.
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.
After completing these steps, a chart will be created based on your input and preferred design.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Make custom charts in Microsoft Excel by selecting datasets, picking chart types, and adjusting data or formatting settings easily. This guide shows how to create a Chart in Microsoft Excel in 9 steps, starting with "Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, find and select the cells containing the dataset..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, a chart will be created based on your input and preferred...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Microsoft interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to create a Chart in Microsoft Excel?
9 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Microsoft data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Microsoft and Excel. Related guides: How to Create a Custom Formula in MS Excel, How to Create a Gantt Chart in Microsoft Planner and How to Create a Histogram Chart in Microsoft Excel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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