How do I create a CHART in EXCEL 2000?
1. Start Microsoft Excel. If Excel does not open a new blank worksheet choose the WORKBOOK option for starting a new spread sheet.
2. Each rectangle that appears on the spread sheet is called a cell. The cell at coordinates A1 should automatically be selected when you start a new spread sheet.
3. In cell A1 type the word APPLES and then press RETURN.
4. In cell A2 Type the word BANANAS and then press RETURN.
5. In cell A3 Type the word ORANGES and then press RETURN.
6. Click your mouse on cell B1. The selector box should move there.
7. Type 10 and then press RETURN.
8. Type 15 and then press RETURN.
9. Type 25 and then press RETURN.
10. Click and hold the left mouse button on cell A1. Drag diagonal to cell B3. The selector box will now cover all the cells we have worked with. All of the cells will appear shaded except for cell A1. The first cell never gets shaded, but that's OK.
11. If you see this symbol 
in your Excel toolbars you can click it. If you don't see that symbol choose CHART from the INSERT menu.
12. On the dialog box that appears choose the STANDARD TYPES tab.
13. In the CHART TYPES selection area choose PIE CHART. There are 14 standard chart types to choose from.
14. In the CHART SUB TYPES area choose the first item on the left in the top row. There are 6 pie chart sub types to choose from.
15. Click NEXT.
16. Your dialog box will now be labeled CHART WIZARD STEP 2 of 4. Click NEXT.
17. Type the CHART TITLE. FRUITS might be a good choice to enter here. Click the NEXT button.
18. On the dialog box labeled STEP 4 of 4 click FINISH.
Why would I want to know how to make a chart?
The charting feature in Excel fits nicely into math units that are taught at several grade levels. Creating charts using a spread sheet program is also covered in lessons provided by TechWorks. Remember, once your chart has been created you can copy and paste it into Word, PowerPoint, HyperStudio, or even PaintBrush. Your charts can even be included as graphics on your web page.
Where can I find more help?
Instructions similar to these covering a wide variety of Excel's built in functions can be found through the Office built in help guide. Just double click the dancing animation (In most cases it's a paperclip.) and type your question in plain English to get info from the built in guide. Find step by step instructions, like these, that were written specifically for District #80 network users on our web site at http://www.norridge80.org/help.htm
Please see Mr. Jobe if you have questions.
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J. Jobe, Feb. 2000