When it comes to document presentation, visual elements like charts and graphs help us understand data faster and better. Whether it’s a study report or a work presentation, the use of charts has become routine. So it’s no surprise that platforms like Google Docs have made it easy to insert and edit charts.
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 a chart in Google Docs
Google Docs provides several ways you can insert charts. You can import one from Google Sheets or create a new one from scratch and edit it later. This is how they work.
Step 1: Open your Google Docs document.
Step 2: Use the Insert menu at the top to navigate to Charts and select the chart type (Bars, Columns, Lines, or Pies) that you want to use in your Google Docs document.
Alternatively, you can also import charts from any of your existing spreadsheets in Google Sheets. This is the way.
Step 1: Open your Google Docs document and navigate to Insert > Chart > From Sheet.
Step 2: Here you will see all the spreadsheets in your account. Select the spreadsheet where you want to import the chart.
Step 3: Next, select all the charts from the spreadsheet that you want to add. If you don’t want the chart to be linked to the spreadsheet, uncheck the ‘Link to spreadsheet’ option. Finally, click Import.
And that’s about it. You should now see your chart in your Google Docs document. From there, you can move, resize, and position the chart just like the 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 let you edit the chart by clicking on it. To do that, you’ll have to open it in Google Sheets. This is the way.
Step 1: Select your chart in Google Docs. Now use the down arrow at the top right to select Open Source.
Step 2: Google Sheets will open in a new tab with the chart’s data. Use the boxes above the chart to edit the data according to your requirements and the chart will be updated accordingly.
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 charts, let’s see how you can customize your chart in Google Docs.
How to Customize Charts in Google Docs
While Google Docs doesn’t allow you to edit the data directly, it does provide some customization options that you can use to change the look and feel of your chart. Here’s how to do it.
Step 1: Open your Google Docs document and select the chart you want to customize.
Step 2: Use the three-dot menu from the toolbar below the histogram and select All Image Options.
To your right, the Image Options menu will appear. Under Size and rotation, you can edit the width and height of the chart and rotate it.
Likewise, you can add more colors to your chart by choosing from the available combinations below Recolor.
Finally, under Adjustments, you can adjust other aspects of the chart like Transparency, Brightness, and Contrast.
Once you’re done with the changes, click the X in the top right corner to close the Image Options menu.
How to unlink or delete a chart in Google Docs
By default, your 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 your chart and don’t want to update your chart anymore, Google Docs also lets you unlink the chart from its source spreadsheet. This is the way.
To unlink a chart, select the chart and use the down arrow menu at the top right to select the Unlink option.
Similarly, if you want to remove a chart from your 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 at a glance
Google Docs certainly makes using charts and graphs easier. That said, Google Docs only allows the use of charts in its web version, and we hope that it will bring similar functionality to its mobile app soon.
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