To create a chart quickly on the current worksheet, select the data to appear in the chart and then press Alt+F1. To create a chart so that it appears on a new sheet, select the data and press F11. Identical charts are created via both methods and the same contextual tabs appear in the Ribbon menu system.
- [Voiceover] Although Excel has many tools…for creating charts,…you can create a chart quickly…and totally avoid the menu system.…I liked to create a chart showing this data right here,…somewhat like this chart to the right,…but maybe a different type.…I've got my data highlighted.…To create a chart on the current worksheet,…select the data you want to appear in a chart…and simply press Alt + F one…and there is a chart, right on the worksheet.…If you'd like to have the chart on its own separate sheet,…have your data highlighted and simply press the F 11 key.…
You'll see the same kind of chart,…but over on a separate sheet.…Notice the new sheet name at the bottom,…it'll be on sheet called chart one…or if you have others, chart two, chart three, so on.…In both cases, you have all of the chart tools…available to you by way of the design and format tabs.…The charts for the moment look identical…and we can create the same kind of chart in either location.…Jumping back to chart data here.…The default chart type by the way,…
Author
Dennis Taylor
Released
4/21/2016The course then dives into data entry and editing techniques, formatting and drag-and-drop tricks, keyboard shortcuts for working with formulas, data management strategies, and chart tricks. Short on time? Make sure to check out the "10 Tiny Tips" chapter for a quick productivity boost.
- Entering today's date or time instantly
- Converting formulas to values with a simple drag
- Undoing and redoing with keyboard commands
- Accessing the Ribbon from the keyboard
- Creating split screens fast
- Navigating in workbooks quickly
- Selecting noncontiguous ranges
- Entering data more efficiently
- Dragging and dropping data
- Performing calculations without formulas
- Applying formatting with keyboard shortcuts
- Using database techniques to work with Excel data
- Working with charts, shapes, and linked images
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome33s
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1. Top 10 Shortcuts
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Zoom in and out quickly3m 23s
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2. Ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar Tips
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3. Display Shortcuts
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4. Navigation Shortcuts
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Navigate within worksheets7m 10s
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5. Selection Shortcuts
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6. Data Entry and Editing Shortcuts
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Accelerate data entry9m 54s
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Enhance editing tools3m 40s
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7. Drag and Drop Techniques
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8. Formula Shortcuts
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Create formulas rapidly6m 26s
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Use AutoSum shortcuts3m 53s
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Use rounding shortcuts5m 30s
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Generate random numbers5m 3s
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9. Operational Shortcuts
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Re-align imported text5m 44s
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10. Formatting Shortcuts
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11. Data Management Techniques
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12. Charting and Visual Object Tips
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13. Ten Tiny Tips
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Conclusion
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Goodbye33s
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