If you believe a different type of graph would work better with your data, you can select it here. On the right side of the Chart Design ribbon, you have an option for Change Chart Type. Starting on the left side of the ribbon you can add, remove, and position chart elements, change the layout, pick new colors, and select a style. Select the chart and go to the Chart Design tab. RELATED: How to Create and Customize a Funnel Chart in Microsoft Excel Use the Chart Design Tab Again, if you’re familiar with customizing charts in Excel, you’ll recognize the below options. You can add a title, adjust the colors, pick a theme, include a legend, and more. Once you insert the chart into Word with the data you want, you can make some customizations. Select “Edit Data” to display the small spreadsheet you had when you created the chart, or select “Edit Data in Excel” to open the sheet in a standard Excel window with tabs and a ribbon. Anytime you want to update the data for the chart, you can do so by heading to the Chart Design tab.Ĭlick the drop-down arrow for Edit Data.
