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.
Join two or more text strings together.
CONCAT(text1, [text2], …)
Replace part of a text string based on its position with new text.
REPLACE(old_text, start_num, num_chars, new_text)
Return the most common value in a data set
=MODE (number1, [number2], ...)
Returns the median or middle number in a data set.
=MEDIAN(number1, [number2], ...)
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.
Plots data in order and joins with a 3D line.
Track changes or trends over time.
2D option is also available.
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)
Count values in a range that meet a single criteria.
COUNTIF(range,criteria)
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.
Plots data in vertical columns by category.
Make comparisons between discrete categories.
2D and 3D options are available.
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.
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.
Calculate the average of numbers in a range that meet specific criteria.
AVERAGEIF(range, criteria, [average_range])
Sum (add) values in a range that meet multiple specific criteria.
SUMIFS(sum_range, criteria_range1, criteria1, [criteria_range2, criteria2], ...)
Plots data as miniature charts within a worksheet cell.
Available in line, column or win/loss formats.
Position Sparklines near data for maximum impact.
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.
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.
Return the logical value TRUE if the cell contains a number.
=ISNUMBER(value)
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