Excel can do more than just render typed numbers in tables of cells. It can take two columns of numbers and show a pictorial representation of how they relate to each other through a graph.

In this post we show you how to create a Bar Graph or Column Chart in Excel. Bar graphs could be both 2-D or 3-D depending on the editor you use.

By using Excel or Google Sheets to create impactful graphs, you'll be able to captivate your audience, facilitate meaningful discussions, and drive home the key points of your presentation.

How to Make a Chart on Excel With More Than One Variable. One of the more useful features in Microsoft Excel is Insert Charts. You can create a wide variety of charts: bar, line, pie and others.

You can make a bar graph in Excel by first selecting the range you want to depict, and then using the dropdown menu to select the desired chart.

Making a floating bar chart in Microsoft Excel is a great way to visually represent distribution between entities. Susan Harkins will show you how.