Microsoft Word has a Charts feature that allows you to create graphs or diagrams based on data. Charts can be used to display comparisons, developments, or percentages of data for easier understanding.

How to Make a Graph in Microsoft Word

1. Open a Microsoft Word document.
2. Click the Insert tab .
3. Select the Chart menu .
   
4. Select the type of chart you want to use.
5. Click OK .
6. Enter or change data on the worksheet that appears. For example, in the image below is dummy data about food and beverage sales.
   
7. Close the datasheet when finished.

The graph in the Word document will change automatically according to the data entered.

Available Chart Types

Microsoft Word provides several types of graphics, including:

• Column to compare data in vertical bar form.
• Bar to display horizontal bars.
• Line to show data development over time.
• Pie to display percentages or portions of a whole.
• Area to show data changes in area form.
• Scatter to show the relationship between two groups of numbers.

Choose the type of graph that best suits the data you want to convey.

How to Change Chart Data

To change data that has been entered:

1. Click the graph.
2. Open the Chart Design tab .
3. Click Edit Data .
4. Change the numbers and descriptions on the datasheet.
5. Close the datasheet when finished.

The graph will update automatically.

How to Change Chart Title

1. Click the Chart Title section .
2. Delete the available text.
3. Type the desired chart title.
   

Use a title that is short and describes the contents of the data.

How to Change Graphic Design

1. Click the graph.
2. Open the Chart Design tab .
3. Select a design via the Chart Styles section .
4. Use Change Colors to change the color combination.
5. Click Change Chart Type if you want to use another chart type.

The size of the graph can also be changed by dragging the points on the corners or edges.

How to Add Captions to a Graph

Click the chart, then use the Add Chart Element menu on the Chart Design tab .

Some elements that can be added include:

• Chart title
• Axis title
• Data description
• Numbers on the graph
• Help lines
• Data table

Choose the necessary elements to keep the chart easy to read and not look too busy.

How to Delete a Graph

Click on the chart you want to delete, then press the button:

Delete

Conclusion

Charts in Microsoft Word can be created using the Insert > Chart menu . After selecting a chart type, enter the data into the provided worksheet. The chart’s design, colors, title, size, and data can be changed as needed.