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The spreadsheet is made using two sets of values: label of the grouped data + number. The labels (see column 1 in the table below) show up as categories along the chart's y-axis. The numbers (see Column 2, 3, and 4 in the table below) form a bar in the chart.  Learn more about using spreadsheets with Visuals at Use Spreadsheet Data

 Column 1Column 2 (and beyond...)

Column 3

Column 4

Data Type

Text or number

NumberNumberNumber

 

Contents

The label along the y-axis representing each bar or group of bars

  • The value of column 1 as displayed on the x-axis
  • This column represents a bar in your chart
  • The value of column 1 as displayed on the x-axis
  • This forms a second bar in your chart
  • The value of column 1 as displayed on the x-axis
  • This forms a third bar in your chart

Example

Name of Country

Number of gold medals

Number of silver medals

Number of bronze medals

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 Name of CountryGold Medals

United States

321
Soviet Union211

 



Customization Options

Go to Common Options for Chart and Graphs

Learn about options at Common Customization Options.