How to Create a Graph in Microsoft 365 for Mac

Microsoft Word offers a variety of ways to visualize data. When you know how to make a graph in Word, you can create visual aids by importing data from Microsoft Excel. Follow these steps to create and customize graphs in the version of Word that comes with Microsoft 365 for Mac:

How to Create a Graph in Word for Windows

To create a graph in Word for Microsoft 365, Word 2019, Word 2016, and Word 2013:

How to Change the Graph Format and Edit Data

After the graph is created, formatting buttons appear to the right. If these buttons aren’t visible, select the chart. These settings control how the graph interacts with the text around it from a layout perspective. You can also add or remove elements in the graph (including titles, labels, gridlines, and a legend), change graph styles and colors, and apply filters to the graph. More configurable options are found in the Windows version as opposed to macOS. To access or edit the data in the graph, select Edit Data or Edit Data in Excel.