Dashboard Mastery in Excel: Simple Steps to Impressive Visuals

Importing data from different sources
You can bring in data from other Excel files, websites, or text files. Use the 'Data' tab in Excel to import information easily.

Removing duplicates and fixing errors
Select your data, go to the 'Data' tab, then click 'Remove Duplicates' to clean up repeated info.

Structuring data for easy analysis
Turn your data range into a Table by pressing Ctrl+T. This makes sorting, filtering, and using formulas much easier.

Choosing the right chart for your data
Bar charts are best for comparing numbers, line charts for showing trends, and pie charts for parts of a whole.

Making charts dynamic with references and ranges
Create charts based on Table data so they update automatically when data changes.

Customizing chart elements for a visual impact
Change colors, add labels, or edit titles to make your charts easy to read and impressive!

Using formulas to calculate KPIs
Formulas like =SUM() or =AVERAGE() show what matters most on your dashboard.

Creating visual progress bars with conditional formatting
Use the 'Conditional Formatting' feature and select 'Data Bars' to create easy, colorful progress visuals.

Displaying summary metrics for quick insights
Show your key numbers right up top, bold and big, so people can quickly check progress at a glance!