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Graphing Populations in Excel Guide

This document provides instructions for graphing population data in Microsoft Excel. It outlines 10 steps: 1) Enter data into columns A and B, 2) Highlight the data, 3) Select the XY scatter chart type, 4) Select columns as the data series, 5) Add titles and labels to the axes and legend, 6) Place the chart on a new sheet, 7) View the completed graph, 8) Format elements by double-clicking, 9) Save and print the information, and 10) Print the table and check the gridlines box under page setup.

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Graphing Populations in Excel Guide

This document provides instructions for graphing population data in Microsoft Excel. It outlines 10 steps: 1) Enter data into columns A and B, 2) Highlight the data, 3) Select the XY scatter chart type, 4) Select columns as the data series, 5) Add titles and labels to the axes and legend, 6) Place the chart on a new sheet, 7) View the completed graph, 8) Format elements by double-clicking, 9) Save and print the information, and 10) Print the table and check the gridlines box under page setup.

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Lab 33 Graphing Populations in Microsoft Excel


Name ____________________
per. ____

1) On a new Excel page, type the data to be plotted on the graph. The data
that is to go on the x-axis must be in column A and the data to be plotted on the y-axis must
go in column B. Generally, it is best to title these columns in Row 1. (If the column widths
provided are too narrow for your data or heading, click on the line between columns A and B at
the top of the page. A double-sided arrow () will appear and you can now drag your
mouse until the line movies over far enough to accommodate the width.)

2) Highlight the numbers and titles in these columns by clicking and dragging the
mouse over them.

3) Click on the “Chart Wizard” button (looks like a mini bar graph) located at the top toolbar.
Select XY (Scatter) for Chart Type, and then choose the bottom left picture where dots are
connected by straight lines. Click on “Next” at the bottom of the page.

4) On this screen, make sure “columns” is selected. Then click on “Next” at


the bottom of the page.

5) On this screen: In the “Titles” folder  Type in a title for the graph
and type in the labels for the units for each
axis.
In the “Legend” folder  Make sure the box “Show
Legend” is not checked.
In the “Gridlines” folder  Make sure all the major
and minor gridlines are checked.
Then click on “Next” at the bottom of the page.

6) On this screen, select to place the chart on a new sheet. This will make the graph the full-page
size that will make it easier to view. Click “Finish” at the bottom of the page. Keep in mind
that if you need to go back to your table, all you need to do is click on the “Sheet 1” tab at the
bottom of your screen!

7) Your graph should now be on your screen.

8) To format things on your graph, simply double-click on the item to be


changed and a menu should appear.

9) Don’t forget to save and print your information!

10) When printing your table, be sure to click the File menu, click Page Setup, and
then click on the “Sheet” tab. Be sure to check the “Gridlines” box. Print your
table and your graph, being sure to add all names on back of paper.

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