Excel 2010 Bible

Chapter 18: Getting Started Making Charts

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The data is plotted with a 3-D clustered column chart in Figure 18.15. The name is a bit deceptive,

because the chart uses only two dimensions, not three. Many people use this type of chart because

it has more visual pizzazz. Compare this chart with a “true” 3-D column chart, shown in Figure

18.16. This type of chart may be appealing visually, but precise comparisons are difficult because

of the distorted perspective view.

You can also choose from column variations known as cylinder, cone, and pyramid charts. The

only difference among these chart types and a standard column chart is the shape of the columns.

FIGURE 18.15

A 3-D column chart.

FIGURE 18.16

A true 3-D column chart.