In today’s digital age, creating visually appealing bar graphs is becoming increasingly popular as a way to present data in an easy-to-understand format. One way to create a simple bar graph in Google Sheets is by using the `pie` chart type. This type of chart allows you to create circular bars that can be customized to your liking.
(How To Make A Bar Graph In Google Sheets)
To create a pie chart in Google Sheets, follow these steps:
1. Select the data range that contains the information you want to represent. In this case, it should be a range that includes columns for category name and value.
2. Click on the `Insert` tab at the top of the screen and select `Pie`.
3. In the `Create Pie Chart` dialog box, choose the color scheme you want to use. You can choose from a variety of colors and patterns to match your design.
4. Drag the different bars onto the pie chart, starting with the first bar and moving up to the last one.
5. Choose where to position the labels of each bar in the chart. There are several options available, including bottom left, middle, or right sides. Just drag the label in the correct place on each bar.
6. Customize the chart further by changing the aspect ratio (height/width), adding titles, text, and background colors.
Once you’ve created your pie chart, you can easily share it with others in your organization. You can also save it as a PNG image or PDF file for online sharing or printing.
Here’s an example of how to create a pie chart in Google Sheets:
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| Category Name | Value |
| ————– |——–|
| Sales | $100,000 |
| Marketing | $80,000 |
| Product | $70,000 |
| Total | $220,000 |
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This pie chart represents sales and marketing for the company for the past year. By selecting the category names and values, we can customize the chart to our liking. And by clicking on the `Save` button, we can share the chart with others in your organization.
Another way to make a bar graph in Google Sheets is by using the `grouped bar` chart type. This type of chart allows you to create groups of bars based on different criteria, such as total revenue or average revenue per product.
To create a grouped bar chart in Google Sheets, follow these steps:
1. Select the data range that contains the information you want to represent. In this case, it should be a range that includes columns for category name and range of bars. In this case, we have two categories: Sales and Marketing.
2. Click on the `Insert` tab at the top of the screen and select `Grouped Bar`.
3. In the `Create Grouped Bar Chart` dialog box, choose the color scheme you want to use. You can choose from a variety of colors and patterns to match your design.
4. Drag the different bars into the chart, starting with the top left group bar and moving down to the bottom right group bar.
5. Add filters to the chart to customize it further. For example, you can add conditional formatting to highlight certain cells based on specific criteria.
6. Set the `GROUPED BY` clause to specify which group to draw into the chart. In this case, we are grouping the bars by category name and range of bars.
7. Save the chart as a PNG image or PDF file for online sharing or printing.
Once you’ve created your grouped bar chart, you can easily share it with others in your organization. You can also save it as a PNG image or PDF file for online sharing or printing.
Another way to make a bar graph in Google Sheets is by using the `bar chart` type. This type of chart allows you to create circular charts that can be customized to your liking. Here’s an example of how to create a bar chart in Google Sheets:
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| Category Name | Bar height |
| ————– |——–|
| Sales | 5 |
| Marketing | 10 |
| Product | 12 |
| Total | 25 |
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This bar chart represents sales and marketing for the company for the past month. By selecting the category names and values, we can customize the chart to our liking. And by clicking on the `Save` button, we can share the chart with others in your organization.
Note that the shape and size of the bar charts depend on the width and height of the bar section. If the width of the bar section is too small, the chart will not show properly. If the height of the bar section is too high, the chart will not be able to fully display the bar sections.
(How To Make A Bar Graph In Google Sheets)
Finally, when you’re ready to share your bar charts with others in your organization, make sure to tag them with appropriate labels so that people know what they’re seeing. Also, consider using icons or symbols to help convey the message you’re trying to communicate.
