Graphs in Microsoft Excel typically chart time on the horizontal axis. Time is the independent variable in most relationships and dependent variables appear on the vertical axis. Some charts, though, ...

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Charts and sparklines are powerful data visualization tools in Excel. Here’s a guide to the most popular chart types in Excel and how to best use them. Microsoft Excel offers a plethora of tools for ...

A date-and-cost line chart tracks a commodity's changing price over time. Economists use such diagrams to display broad market trends and predict future prices. Businesses that restock continually use ...