By using Excel or Google Sheets to create impactful graphs, you'll be able to captivate your audience, facilitate meaningful discussions, and drive home the key points of your presentation.

In this post we show you how to create a Bar Graph or Column Chart in Excel. Bar graphs could be both 2-D or 3-D depending on the editor you use.

You can make a bar graph in Excel by first selecting the range you want to depict, and then using the dropdown menu to select the desired chart.

Bar and Column Charts: Ideal for comparing the frequency, count, or volume of different categories. Use vertical columns for time-based data and horizontal bars for comparing different categories.