Creating Charts in Microsoft Word 2010 （创建图表在Microsoft Word 2010 ）.pdfVIP

Creating Charts in Microsoft Word 2010 In Microsoft Word 2010, you can insert many kinds of data charts and graphs, such as column charts, line graphs, pie charts, bar charts, area graphs, scatter graphs, stock charts, surface charts, doughnut charts, bubble graphs, and radar graphs. Notes • If Microsoft Excel 2010 isnt installed on your computer, you will not be able to take advantage of the advanced data charting capabilities in the Microsoft Office 2010. Instead, when you create a new data chart in Word 2010, Microsoft Graph opens. On the Insert tab, in the Illustrations group, click Chart. In the Insert Chart dialog box, click the arrows to scroll through the chart types. Select the type of chart that you want and then click OK. When you rest the mouse pointer over any chart type, a ScreenTip displays its name. Edit the data in Excel 2010. When you are finished editing your data, you can close Excel. Sample data in an Excel worksheet Tips • To get a good idea of what you can add to or change in your chart, under Chart Tools, click the Design, Layout, and Format tabs, and then explore the groups and options that are provided on each tab. Note If you dont see the Chart Tools, make sure that you click anywhere inside the chart to activate it. • You can also access design, layout, and formatting features that are available for specific chart elements (such as chart axes or the legend) by right-clicking those chart elements. When to use Charts, and when to use SmartArt. A SmartArt graphic is a visual representation of information and ideas, and a chart is a visual illustration of numeric values or data. Basically, SmartArt graphics are designed for text and charts are designed for numbers. Use the information below to decide when to use a SmartArt graphic and when to use a chart. Use a SmartArt graphic if you want to do any of the