Open Excel: Launch Microsoft Excel and open your data set. Select Data Range: Highlight the range of cells that you want to visualize.

To create data bars in Excel, select your cells and then choose data bars from Conditional Formatting.

Turn raw data into actionable insights with Excel 365’s conditional formatting. Learn to create dynamic visuals with ease in this guide.

To pull data from another sheet in Excel, use cell references, use the VLOOKUP function, or use the INDEX and MATCH functions.

When the relationship between the charted entities is less important than the individual entities, try using these two chart techniques to highlight important details in Microsoft Excel.

Learn how to parse data in Microsoft Excel easily using our step-by-step guide.