When it comes to presenting documents, visual elements like charts and graphs help us understand data faster and better. Whether it's for an academic report or a business presentation, the use of charts has become commonplace. Therefore, it's no wonder that platforms like Editor Google Docs We've made inserting and editing charts easy, and here's how to use charts in Google Docs.
We'll show you different ways to insert, edit, and customize charts and graphs in Google Docs. So let's get started.
How to insert charts into Google Docs
Google Docs offers two ways you can insert a chart. You can either import one from Google Sheets Or create a new one from scratch and modify it later. Here's how they work.
Step 1: Open a Google Docs document.
Step 2: Use the Insert menu at the top to go to Chart and select the chart type (bar, column, line, or pie) you want to use in your Google Docs document.
Alternatively, you can also import a chart from any of your existing spreadsheets into Google Sheets. Here's how.
Step 1: Open a Google Docs document and go to Insert > Charts > From Sheets.
Step 2: Here, you'll see all the spreadsheets in your account. Select the spreadsheet from which you want to import the chart.
Step 3: Next, select all the charts from the spreadsheet you want to add. If you don't want to link the chart to the spreadsheet, deselect the "Link to Spreadsheet" option. Finally, click Import.
And that's it. You'll now see your chart in your Google Docs document. From there, you can move, resize, and position the chart just like you would a graph. Image in Google Docs.
How to edit charts in Google Docs
After inserting a chart into your document, you'll notice that Google Docs doesn't allow you to edit the chart by clicking on it. Therefore, you'll need to open it in Google Sheets. Here's how.
Step 1: Select your chart in Google Docs. Now use the down arrow in the top right to select Open Source.
Step 3: After making all the changes, go back to your Google Docs document, select your chart, and click the update button that appears at the top.
Easy, right? Now that you know how to insert and edit a chart, let's see how you can customize your chart in Google Docs.
How to customize charts in Google Docs
Although Google Docs doesn't allow you to edit data directly, it does offer some... Customization Options You can use it to change the look and feel of your chart. Here's how.
Step 1: Open a Google Docs document and select the chart you want to customize.
Step 2: Use the three dots menu from the toolbar below the chart and choose All Image Options.
On your right, a menu of image options will appear. Under Size and Rotation, you can edit the chart's width, height, and rotation.
Likewise, you can add more colors to your scheme by picking from the available sets under Recolor.
Finally, under Edit, you can adjust other aspects of the chart such as transparency, brightness, and contrast.
Once you're done making changes, click the X in the upper right corner to close the image options menu.
How to unlink or delete charts in Google Docs
By default, a Google Docs chart is linked to its source spreadsheet. Any changes you make in the spreadsheet can be applied to the chart with a single click. However, if you're happy with the chart as is and don't want to update it anymore, Google Docs also lets you unlink the chart from the source spreadsheet. Here's how.
To unlink a chart, select the chart and use the down arrow menu at the top right to choose the Unlink option.
Similarly, if you want to remove a chart from a Google Docs document, right-click on it and select the delete option.
You can also select the chart and press the Delete key on your keyboard.
Data Overview
Using charts in Google Docs certainly makes work easier. However, Google Docs only allows charts in its web version, and we hope to soon bring the same functionality to its mobile app.
How to Use Charts in Google Docs
