Histogram chart
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Plots the distribution of data grouped into frequency bins.

Bin width or count can be adjusted.

Data is shown as continuous with no gaps between bins.


Scatter chart
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Plots data points for independent and dependant variables.

Often used for scientific, statistical, and engineering data.

Also known as XY chart. Shows patterns in large sets of data.


CONCAT function
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Join two or more text strings together.

CONCAT(text1, [text2], …)


REPLACE function
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Replace part of a text string based on its position with new text.

REPLACE(old_text, start_num, num_chars, new_text)


Pareto chart
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Plots the distribution of data grouped into sorted frequency bins.

Shows the biggest factors in a set of data (e.g. per the 80/20 Pareto principle).

Includes a line representing cumulative contribution to 100% of each column.

Limited formatting options compared to a Combo chart.


3D Line chart
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Plots data in order and joins with a 3D line.

Track changes or trends over time.

2D option is also available.


LOOKUP function
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Search one row or one column (or an array) for a value

(Vector form) =LOOKUP (lookup_value, lookup_vector, [result_vector])

(Array form) =LOOKUP(lookup_value, array)


Map
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Plots data across geographical regions onto a map.

Can be used with countries/regions, states, counties or postal codes.

Links to online geography data types to convert categories into recognized values.


Clustered Column chart
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Plots data in vertical columns by category.

Make comparisons between discrete categories.

2D and 3D options are available.


Area chart
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Plots data in order and joins with a line and a filled area below.

Track changes or trends over time.

2D and 3D options are available.


Sunburst chart
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Plots data within a hierarchical structure.

Segments are sized proportionally based on values.

Effective at showing how a category is broken into its contributing pieces.


AVERAGEIF function
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Calculate the average of numbers in a range that meet specific criteria.

AVERAGEIF(range, criteria, [average_range])


SUMIFS function
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Sum (add) values in a range that meet multiple specific criteria.

SUMIFS(sum_range, criteria_range1, criteria1, [criteria_range2, criteria2], ...)


Sparklines
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Plots data as miniature charts within a worksheet cell.

Available in line, column or win/loss formats.

Position Sparklines near data for maximum impact.


Funnel chart
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Plots data as horizontal bars representing stages in a process.

Values typically decrease from top to bottom so chart resembles a funnel.

Could be built using a stacked bar chart.


Stacked Area chart
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Plots data in order and stacked by category. Joins data with lines and a filled area below.

Track changes or trends over time.

100% Stacked Area option is also available.


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