Creating Line Graphs in Excel

This video tutorial demonstrates how to create a line graph in Excel. It begins with an introduction to the process, followed by detailed steps on inserting a line graph, selecting data, and editing labels. The tutorial concludes with finalizing the graph, emphasizing the simplicity of the process.

What is the first step in creating a line graph in Excel?

• Insert a pie chart

• Open a new Excel sheet

• Save the Excel file

• Select the data range

What type of chart should you select to create a line graph?

• Line or area chart

• Scatter plot

• Pie chart

• Bar chart

Where do you find the option to insert a line graph in Excel?

• In the File menu

• In the Data tab

• In the Charts section

• In the Review tab

What should you do after inserting a blank line graph?

• Print the graph

• Right-click to select data

• Save the document

• Change the graph color

How do you add a series name to your line graph?

• Click on the graph title

• Use the 'Insert' tab

• Select 'Add' under Legend entries

• Type it in the formula bar

What should you do with the series values before selecting the data range?

• Leave them as they are

• Highlight them in red

• Erase the default values

• Convert them to text

Which cells are selected for the series values in the example?

• D2 to D12

• C1 to C10

• B2 to B12

• A1 to A10

What is the final step in completing the line graph?

• Insert a legend

• Change the graph color

• Edit the horizontal category axis labels

• Add a title to the graph

How do you select the range for the horizontal category axis labels?

• Click and drag on the first column

• Type the range manually

• Use the 'Insert' tab

• Select 'Format Axis'

Which column is used for the horizontal category axis labels in the example?

• Column B

• Column C

• Column A

• Column D