Microsoft Excel gives you a boatload of options for changing the format of color charts. You can change the layout of a chart, then customize that layout to the format you prefer. For example, you can ...

Turn generic columns into custom visuals by adding floating totals, nesting series, and layering simultaneous data labels.

Have you ever found yourself stuck in the tedious cycle of manually updating Excel reports every time new data comes in? It’s frustrating, isn’t it? You tweak a chart here, adjust a formula there, and ...

Users will appreciate a chart that updates right before their eyes. In Microsoft Excel 2007 and Excel 2010, it's as easy as creating a table. In earlier versions, you'll need the formula method.

Have you ever come across a Wall Street Journal chart and thought, “Wow, I wish I could create something that polished”? Whether you’re preparing for a big presentation, crafting a report, or simply ...