Are you aware of using Bar charts in Word Online? If not, then follow this simple Word tutorial to learn how to explore bar graphs in Microsoft Word Online.
The bar graph is an easy way to represent the data. It is easy to understand and you can sort out the information. It also makes complex information understandable to the audience. This tutorial will show you how to use graphs on the desktop as well as mobile applications as well.
Continue reading to know more.
How to make a bar graph on Microsoft Word Online?
Look at the below steps to make a bar graph in Microsoft Word online.
- Open the document and click on the spot where you want the add the graph.
- Go to the Insert tab at the top of the document and click the Chart option.
- Click All Charts from the options available. Click the Bar to add the char from the Word.
- Select the format of the bar chart you want to add to the Word document and click OK.
- Now, the chosen bar graph will appear along with the Excel sheet.
- Enter the data you would like to display in the graph.
- Your graph will appear in the document.
This is how you have to use bar graphs in Microsoft Word. You can make changes to this graph at any time.
How do I edit a graph in Word?
Once the graph is inserted into a Word document you can make the changes to the data. Below are the steps to edit an existing graph in Word.
- Select the graph by clicking on it and Click on Chart Design.
- If you want to edit the data that has been inserted into the chart, click on Edit Data in Excel.
- Choose Edit Data and click Edit Data or Edit Data in Excel.
- Make the desired changes in the sheet and close the Excel.
- The changes will be reflected in the bar graph in Word.
The second tab titled Format can be used to arrange data or fill in the shape and other similar functions.
- Click on the Format tab.
- Go to the formatting option that you would like to use.
- Make the desired changes for the bar graph in Microsoft Word.
By doing this, you can edit the bar graph in Microsoft Word.
How to make a bar graph in Word online?
The desktop version of Word has a lot of formatting options and you can insert a graph into the document. When it comes to Word Online you have limited resources, here is how to insert a bar graph in Word Online.
- Locate and open the Word online document that you would want to add the graph to.
- Make a list of all the data that needs to be plugged into the graph.
- Open Excel online in a new tab.
- Click on Insert at the top of the page.
- Click Bar from the option to create the bar graph in Microsoft Word.
- Enter the information that needs to be represented.
You will now have the graph ready. Click on the graph to select it.
You can also copy the graph using the copy option in the home tab. Use the keyboard shortcut Command + C for Mac and Ctrl + C for Windows.
- Go back to the Word document.
- Click where you want to insert the graph in Word.
- Use the paste option in the home tab to paste the graph. You can also use the keyboard shortcut Command + V on Mac and Ctrl + V on Windows.
After the graph is added to the document you will not be able to make any changes. If you do need to make changes you will have to go back to the Excel sheet > make the necessary changes > copy and then paste the graph again.
Note – It is impossible to create a graph in the free version of Word Online. If you want to use the graph, you can use the offline word and you can upload it in the online version.
How do you make a graph on Microsoft Word Mobile?
Similar to the desktop Word version, you can also add graphs in the mobile application as well. On mobile devices, you have similar options to Word Online. With limited options like Word online here is how you can add a graph to a Word mobile document.
- Download Word and excel for mobile. You can also download Office.
- Login to your office online account.
- Tap on Excel.
- You will see all the Excel online files created and saved on your account.
- Open the one you would like to use. You can also create a new one by clicking on the + sign in the corner.
- Tap on Home and you will have a menu. Select Insert. From the options click Chart and you will have a list of options.
- Click the Bar from the list of options.
- Now add the information needed and create the chart.
- You can also copy the chart.
- Now open the Word document you would like to use the chart in.
- Tap on the spot where you want to paste it and hit paste.
If you need to make changes go to the Excel sheet make the changes to the original graph and copy-paste it to the document.
How to Data Labels in a bar Graph in Word?
Data labels help us understand what the graph is representing. Here is how to activate data labels.
- Click on the graph to select it.
- Go to the Chart Design tab.
- Select Add Chart Element.
- From the dropdown menu select Data Labels.
- Now select the position from the menu on the right.
- Once you have selected the format the data labels will show on the graph.
Conclusion
This tutorial took you through how to make a bar graph on Microsoft Word Online. It also looked at how to add a graph to the desktop version of Word and on phones and tablets. Finally, explained adding data labels.
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