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Example

 

A bar chart is a chart used to compare grouped data. Each bar represents a subject and its value. The bars span horizontally across the y-axis and display their values along the x-axis, as seen in the example above.

 

The spreadsheet is made using two sets of values: name of the data being compared + number. The names (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. Use the table below as a reference on how to format your spreadsheet to create a bar chart.

Spreadsheet Format

 Column 1Column 2 (and beyond...)

Column 3

Column 4

Data Type

Text or number

NumberNumberNumber

 

Contents

 

The name of the data being compared in your chart

  • 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
United States
Soviet Union
 Gold Medals
321
211

                                                                             

Silver Medals
158
147
Bronze Medals
333
25

 

Customization Options

Go to Customize Your Chart

 

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