You can add reference lines to a chart to mark the average, median, minimum, and maximum values in the chart or another value that you specify. Reference lines make the chart easier to comprehend at a glance and can help you compare the values in the chart to a benchmark value. Show All chart types can have reference lines except stacked charts, 2-axis charts, 3D charts, pie charts, donut charts, and radar charts. A chart can have up to five reference lines.
To remove a reference line, click the line to select it, then press Delete on your keyboard. Note: When you drag the slider on an interactive chart to view different data sets, its reference lines move. Lesson 23: Sparklines/en/excel2013/charts/content/ IntroductionSometimes you may want to analyze and view trends in your data without creating an entire chart. Sparklines are miniature charts that fit into a single cell. Because they're so compact, it's easy to include several sparklines in a workbook. Optional: Download our practice workbook. Types of sparklinesThere are three different types of sparklines: Line, Column, and Win/Loss. Line and Column work the same as line and column charts. Win/Loss is similar to Column, except it only shows whether each value is positive or negative instead of how high or low the values are. All three types can display markers at important points, such as the highest and lowest points, to make them easier to read. LineColumnWin/LossWhy use sparklines?Sparklines have certain advantages over charts. For example, let's say you have 1,000 rows of data. A traditional chart would have 1,000 data series to represent all of the rows, making relevant data difficult to find. But if you placed a sparkline on each row, it will be right next to its source data, making it easy to see relationships and trends for multiple data series at the same time. In the image below, the chart is extremely cluttered and difficult to follow, but the sparklines allow you to clearly follow each salesperson's data. The same data visualized in a chart and in sparklinesSparklines are ideal for situations when you need a clear overview of the data at a glance and when you don't need all of the features of a full chart. On the other hand, charts are ideal for situations when you want to represent the data in greater detail, and they are often better for comparing different data series. To create sparklines:Generally, you will have one sparkline for each row, but you can create as many as you want in any location. Just like formulas, it's usually easiest to create a single sparkline and then use the fill handle to create sparklines for the adjacent rows. In our example, we'll create sparklines to help visualize trends in sales over time for each salesperson.
Modifying sparklinesIt's easy to change the way sparklines appear in your worksheet. Excel allows you to customize a sparkline's markers, style, type, and more. To display markers:Certain points on a sparkline can be emphasized with markers, or dots, making the sparkline more readable. For example, in a line with a lot of ups and downs, it might be difficult to tell which values are the highest and lowest points. Showing the high point and low point will make them easier to identify.
To change the sparkline style:
To change the sparkline type:
Some sparkline types will be better suited for certain types of data. For example, Win/Loss is best suited for data where there could be positive and negative values (such as net earnings). Changing the display rangeBy default, each sparkline is scaled to fit the maximum and minimum values of its own data source: The maximum value will go to the top of the cell, while the minimum will go to the bottom. However, this doesn't show how high or low the values are when compared to the other sparklines. Excel allows you to modify the sparkline display range, which makes it easier to compare sparklines. To change the display range:
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/en/excel2013/track-changes-and-comments/content/ How can tiny charts be added in a cell?Inserting Excel Mini Charts
Step 1: Select the chart data > Insert tab > choose your chart. Step 4: Hold down the ALT key while you left click and drag the outer edge of the chart to the cell you want it in. Then resize the chart to fit in the cell while holding down ALT.
How do I add a small trendline in Excel?Add a trendline. Select a chart.. Select the + to the top right of the chart.. Select Trendline. Note: Excel displays the Trendline option only if you select a chart that has more than one data series without selecting a data series.. In the Add Trendline dialog box, select any data series options you want, and click OK.. How do you show trends in an Excel cell?Analyze trends in data using sparklines. Select a blank cell near the data you want to show in a sparkline.. On the Insert tab, in the Sparklines group, click Line, Column, or Win/Loss.. In the Data Range box, enter the range of cells that has the data you want to show in the sparkline. ... . Click OK.. How do I insert a chart in Excel cell?To insert a chart:. Select the cells you want to chart, including the column titles and row labels. These cells will be the source data for the chart. ... . From the Insert tab, click the desired Chart command. ... . Choose the desired chart type from the drop-down menu. ... . The selected chart will be inserted in the worksheet.. |