Charts are a great way to visually represent and compare data. In
Excel, the key ingredients for a meaningful chart are:

1. Accurate data selected correctly for preparing the chart.
2. The right type of chart for the type of data to be displayed.

QuickTip for an instant column chart

1. Select the comparison data (and labels for the data) to be
   charted.  Example: Sales figures for Jan through June
2. Press [F11] at the top of your keyboard.

If you selected the correct data, you should now have a column chart!

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