Chart text and numbers
Adding text and numbers to a chart means less chance of misinterpreting the data or your message.
Add some text
Including text can make a chart easier to interpret.
- The chart title captures the main idea you want to communicate about the chart data.
- X-axis and y-axis titles.
- Add a note when you want to include more information,such as unusual data results.
Add some numbers
Including numbers on a chart adds precision.
- Axis scale. On the y-axis, you can specify a minimum and maximum scale. This is useful when the data points are very close together or begin at a point other than 0.
- Number formats. You can easily differentiate between currency and decimal numbers by using number formats.