How Excel Charts Work A chart has an x-axis range and a y-axis range to show the correlation between two different data sets. The x-axis is the horizontal category line.

Charts are great for showing comparisons and trends. In this tutorial, we will explain how to apply layouts and styles in a chart in Excel.

Naming Basics Best practice recommendations are to create a chart placing independent variables on the horizontal, x-axis and dependent variables on the vertical, y-axis.

The Switch Row or Column feature allows you to swap data over the axis. Learn how to switch Rows and Columns in Microsoft Excel.

If you have uneven distribution of data in your Excel chart, here is a better way to change the automatic axis settings.

A Microsoft Excel spreadsheet is among the most versatile business tools. Here’s a full guide on how to create a simple and effective Gantt chart in Excel.