When creating a chart in Excel, which option allows you to choose the data range you want to include in the chart?
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The option that allows you to choose the data range you want to include in the chart in Excel is "Select Data."
To choose the data range you want to include in a chart in Excel, you need to use the "Select Data" option. Here's how to do it:
1. Open Microsoft Excel and enter your data into a worksheet.
2. Select the data range that you want to include in the chart. Make sure to include all the necessary columns and rows.
3. Click on the "Insert" tab in the Excel ribbon at the top of the screen.
4. In the "Charts" group, click on the type of chart you want to create (e.g., column chart, line chart, etc.).
5. Excel will automatically create a basic chart using the selected data range.
6. To customize the chart and select specific data, click on the chart to activate the "Chart Tools" contextual tab in the Excel ribbon.
7. In the "Data" group on the "Chart Tools" tab, click on the "Select Data" button. This will open the "Select Data Source" dialog box.
8. In the "Select Data Source" dialog box, you can modify the data series or add new series by clicking on the "Edit" or "Add" buttons, respectively. You can also change the data range by clicking on the "Edit" button next to the "Chart data range" field.
9. In the "Edit Series" or "Edit Data Range" dialog box, specify the new range by either typing it manually or selecting it with your mouse on the worksheet.
10. Click "OK" to confirm the changes and update the chart with the new data range.
By following these steps, you can use the "Select Data" option in Excel to choose the data range you want to include in your chart.