How to Make a Bar Graph in Microsoft Excel

Quick summary

This tutorial shows how to make a bar graph in Microsoft Excel by selecting your data, using the Insert menu, and choosing a chart type from the All Charts panel. Follow the steps below to turn any spreadsheet dataset into a formatted bar chart in minutes.

Steps

1. Open the Excel file you want to edit and prepare to create a bar graph.
2. Highlight the data you want to include in the graph.
3. Click on the Insert tab in the Excel ribbon.
4. Select Recommended Charts from the Charts group.
5. Click the All Charts tab in the Insert Chart dialog.
6. Click on Bar and select the chart design that best suits your preferences.
7. Begin editing the chart as needed to finalize your bar graph.