|-------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| Product | Sales Jan | Sales Feb | Sales Mar |
|-------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| Product A | 1000 | 1200 | 800 |
| Product B | 1500 | 900 | 1100 |
| Product C | 800 | 700 | 600 |
Task :
- Create a clustered column chart to compare sales of Product A, Product B, and Product C for each month.
- Add data labels to the columns in the chart to display exact values.
- Create a line chart to show the trend of sales for Product A over the three months.
- Format the chart title, axes labels, and legend to enhance readability.
- Insert a pie chart to represent the percentage distribution of sales across all three products in March.
To perform the tasks outlined in Assignment using Excel, follow these step-by-step instructions:
1. Create a clustered column chart to compare sales
Steps:
- Select the data range that includes Product names and their respective sales for each month (Jan, Feb, Mar).
- Go to the "Insert" tab in Excel.
- Click on "Column Chart" under the "Charts" group, then select "Clustered Column."
- Excel will generate a clustered column chart comparing sales of Product A, Product B, and Product C for each month.
2. Add data labels to the columns in the chart
Steps:
- Click on the clustered column chart to select it.
- Go to the "Chart Elements" button (plus sign icon) that appears when you click the chart.
- Check the box next to "Data Labels."
- Excel will add data labels to each column, displaying the exact values of sales.
3. Create a line chart to show the trend of sales for Product A
Steps:
- Select the data for Product A's sales over the three months (Jan, Feb, Mar).
- Go to the "Insert" tab.
- Click on "Line Chart" under the "Charts" group, then select "Line with Markers."
- Excel will create a line chart showing the trend of sales for Product A over the three months.
4. Format the chart title, axes labels, and legend
Steps:
- Click on the chart to select it.
- Navigate to the "Chart Tools" section in the Excel ribbon.
- Use the "Chart Title," "Axis Titles," and "Legend" options under the "Chart Tools" to format them as needed.
- Adjust font sizes, styles, and colors for readability.
5. Insert a pie chart to represent the percentage distribution of sales
Steps:
- Calculate the total sales for all three products in March.
- Create a new table or range that includes Product names and their sales for March.
- Select the data range.
- Go to the "Insert" tab.
- Click on "Pie Chart" under the "Charts" group, then select a suitable pie chart style.
- Excel will insert a pie chart representing the percentage distribution of sales across all three products in March.