Making a Simple Chart or Graph with Microsoft Word!

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This film clips (audio & video) should help you get started making a simple graph for a school project like the science fair. It's pretty easy to do, and you can get a set of written instructions from one of our librarians, or click the link for an online copy to print out.

Printable instructions for making a simple chart or graph in Microsoft Word

This tutorial requires Macromedia Flash, a free plug-in for your Web browser, and works best in Internet Explorer. You may need to adjust the volume up or down, depending on the speakers or headphones in your computer.

TUTORIAL SEGMENTS:

Step 1 - Getting Set to Begin [Time 1:03]

Step 2 - Saving Your File [Time 1:24]

Step 3 - Inserting the Sample Chart [Time 1:15]

Step 4 - Entering Your Data in the Chart [Time 5:54]

Step 5 - Adding a Title and Data Values [Time 1:40]

Step 6 - Changing the Color of the Bars [Time 2:46]

Step 7 - Changing the Color of the Chart Area (Background) [Time 1:30]

Step 8 - Making the Chart Larger and Getting Ready to Print [Time 2:06]

Printable instructions for making a simple chart or graph in Microsoft Word

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