How to make a line graph in Word Online?

Microsoft has a great tool for creating the document. Graphs and charts are great for displaying the data in an organized way. We can present complex information in a simple format. The user will get clarity by seeing the chart instead of reading the big paragraphs.

Continue reading this simple Word tutorial to make a line graph in Microsoft Word.

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How to make a line graph in Word Online?

Below are the steps to add a line graph in a Word document. Follow the steps to do so.

Open the document where you want to add a line graph.
Keep the required information that needs to be represented.
Click the Insert option at the top of the document.

Choose Line to add to the Word document.

Choose the type of line chart you want to add to the document and click OK.

Once you have selected the type of graph, the graph along with the Excel sheet will appear in the Word document.

Enter the information you want to add in the Word document.
Here you can add categories and values based on the data that needs to be represented.

This is how you have to add the line graph in the Microsoft Word document.

Edit Line Graph in Word Document

Follow the below steps to edit the line graph in a Word document.

Click the graph and click the Chart Design tab. Use this tab to format the graph.

Click Edit Data to make the changes in the Microsoft Word document.

The graph added to your Word document can be edited at any time using the Edit Data in Excel option available. You can also change the color and design of the graph.

Can you make graphs on Word Online?

In Word Online, users are allowed to create and share Word documents. You can perform the basic tasks using Word. But you cannot add charts or graphs to them, since that is the free version.

You need to subscribe to Office 365. By doing this you can get all the features of the desktop version of Word along with the convenience of using it from anywhere using the internet.

You also can use Excel online to create the graph and then copy and paste it into your Word online document.

The only drawback is that you cannot make changes to the graph. You will need to go back to Excel > Edit the graph and > repaste it into the Word online document.

How do you make an XY-axis graph in Word?

An XY-axis graph is used to represent data. Here is how you can add one to the Word document you are working on.

Open the document you would like to add the XY-axis graph to.
Move the cursor where you would like the graph to appear.
Click on Insert in the top ribbon of the document over the working area.
From the dropdown menu select Line.
You will now have a menu on the right, choose the format you like.

You will now have an Excel sheet

How do you make an XY axis graph in Word?

Specify the data that will appear on the X and Y axis of the graph.
Add the data that you would want to represent
Now close the Excel sheet
The graph will show up on the document
Use the Chart Design tab to format the XY graph.

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How to add Data Labels in a Line Graph in Word?

Data labels are important when you would like to highlight information that the chart represents. This can be values or other information the chart is based on.

In most cases, they are not added to the graph and need to be activated. Here is how to activate Data Labels in a Line graph added to your document.

Click on the Chart to select it.
Go to the Chart Design tab at the top of the document.

Select Add Chart Element from the options. You will have a drop-down menu with all the elements that can be added to the document.
Select Data Labels. You will now have a menu on the right.
From here select the position of the labels.

You can change the position by choosing the options. You also remove the labels by selecting None.

How do you put a graph on Microsoft Word Mobile?

Microsoft Word Mobile has limited formatting options like Word Online. Here is how you can add a graph to the document you are working on from your phone or tablet.

Download Microsoft Word on your device. You will also need Microsoft Excel. An easier option is to download Office online and log in to your account.
Open Microsoft Excel
Tap on the edit option
From the menu go to Insert and select graph.
You can now add the data that needs to be represented.
Once the graph is ready select it
Select the copy option

Close the Excel sheet and go to Word

Tap on the spot where you would like to add the graph
Paste the graph

You will now have a graph added to the document. To edit the graph go back to Excel make the desired changes and follow the copy-and-paste process.

Conclusion

This tutorial article took you through how to make a line graph in Word Online. It looked at how to edit the graph and also discussed a walk-around for Word online. Lastly, it looked at how to add an XY graph to the document and how to add graphs on phones and tablets.

As Word online and the mobile versions of Word online do not have the option to add graphs you can do it using Excel. Create the graph in Excel and then paste it into the document. The only drawback is that you will need to delete the graph and re-paste a new one for all edits.

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My name is Carissa Gudino and I am an expert in word online, using Word Online in my day-to-day tasks. In this blog, I will share with you tips and tutorials on how to use word online to its fullest potential. I work for various clients in various countries like the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, etc. My tutorials are designed to help beginners, as well as more experienced users, learn new tricks and tips on Microsoft word online. Check out more.