Name: Excel: Visualizing Data with SmartArt and Charts
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (1 rating)
Category: All Learners
Duration: 1.00 hour(s)
Individual Fee: $20.00

They say that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words. Using SmartArt and Charts to visually display complex Excel data communicates the data’s message much more effectively to your target audience. Join Cathy to learn to visualize your data.


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A SmartArt graphic is a visual representation of information and ideas, and a Chart is a visual illustration of numeric values or data.

Basically, SmartArt graphics are designed for text and charts are designed for numbers.

Know and Explain: Information you will know, be able to explain, or be able to find.

SmartArt graphics and Charts can be created not just in Excel, but also in PowerPoint, Word and Outlook. This makes learning these tools extremely useful.

In addition, you’ll get tips and tricks along the way to help you save time and make your job easier and more efficient.

Do and Show: Important tasks or skills you will be able to perform and demonstrate to others.

Creating SmartArt Diagrams

  • Inserting Diagrams
  • Modifying Illustrations
  • Formatting SmartArt
  • Convert Bulleted Text into SmartArt

Creating Charts

  • Types of Charts
  • Creating a Chart
  • Parts of a Chart
  • Changing the Chart Type
  • Switching Data
  • Changing the Chart Style
  • Moving a Chart to a Chart Sheet
  • Creating a Combination Chart

SkillPrerequisiteExpected Outcome
Excel Advanced1 - BeginnerNot specified
Excel Intermediate1 - BeginnerNot specified
Class Costs
Class ValueNo Charge
Individual Fee$20.00
Private Class Fee$0.00
5.0 out of 5 (1 rating)

Excel Visualizing Data Fri, Sep 17, 2021
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