How to Insert a Chart in Microsoft Excel
- George Apostolov
How to Insert a Chart in Microsoft Excel: step-by-step guide
Highlight the data you want to visualize, including labels for rows and columns.
Go to the Insert tab.
In the Charts group, select a chart type.
Click on your preferred style.
Use the Chart Design and Format tabs to edit the title, labels, colors, and other visual elements.
Quick answer: To insert a chart in Microsoft Excel, highlight your data with row and column labels, navigate to the Insert tab, and choose a chart type from the Charts group. Next, click your preferred style, and use the Chart Design and Format tabs to edit the title, labels, colors, and other visual elements.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Create and customize data visualizations in Microsoft Excel by selecting chart types, styles, titles, labels, and colors using the ribbon tabs. This guide shows how to insert a Chart in Microsoft Excel in 5 steps, starting with "Highlight the data you want to visualize, including labels for rows and columns" and finishing with "Use the Chart Design and Format tabs to edit the title, labels, colors, and other visua...". 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 insert a Chart in Microsoft Excel?
5 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 Insert a Degree Symbol in Microsoft Excel for Mac, How to Insert a Digital Signature in Microsoft Excel and How to Insert a New Worksheet in Microsoft Excel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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