Manipulate a worksheet chart in different ways: drag an edge of a chart to move it; drag a corner or side handle to change the chart size; with the Shift key, drag a corner to change the size, keeping the same height-to-width ratio; with the Alt key, drag a handle to align with cell boundaries; Ctrl+D to duplicate the chart.
- [Voiceover] After creating a chart,…you probably would want to move it around…a particular worksheet, you might want to reshape it,…resize it, you might even want to line up its edges…with the cell boundaries in a worksheet…and you can also quickly make a duplicate of a chart,…maybe because you want a chart showing the same data…but of a different type.…On this worksheet called Chart Data,…I'm gonna be highlighting the data…for Domestic, Europe and Asia for all 12 months.…One of Excel's best shortcuts,…let's create a chart right here on the worksheet,…Alt + F1, and there it is.…
To move a chart, you can drag any edge,…it's gonna be easier though if you…drag just inside the edge…and usually this works best either in the…upper-left or upper-right, just click and drag.…Don't click in the middle of a chart and drag…because you'll be moving perhaps the inner portion of it.…I'll press Control + Z to undo that.…So just inside the upper-right or left border…tends to be the easiest way to move a chart around.…You might wanna resize a chart.…
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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