2C - Creating A 3D Chart

Creating a 3D Chart
We will use the other tables in our workbook to construct various tables to graphically represent the data. We will assume that the various formatting functions we perform will be familiar to you; if they are not, you should review the two previous lessons on formatting chart options. 100% Stacked Column Chart Lets use the data from Table B to construct a 100% stacked bar chart. First click on cell B11; click and drag the cursor to cell F15 to highlight the data and headings. Now click on the chart wizard, select Column under Chart Type, and select the 100% Stacked Column sub-type. Click next at the bottom of the box.
On the Chart Source Data page, you will see two buttons under the Series In heading Rows and Columns. This option allows you to select which series the chart displays in the X-Y plane the data rows or the data columns. If you select the columns option, you will see that the chart now displays the percentage of
students in each performance category according to year. Select the row option again and the chart will display the year on the X-axis. Click Next at the bottom of the box. Symbolic Coloring Give titles to your chart and axes; perform the formatting options that we reviewed in the previous lessons. You can color code the columns in this chart to help identify the different levels of performance. Click on the bottom section of the first column (the failing category) and then right click. Select the Format Data Series option and then select your preferred color.
Formatting the stack of one column changes the stack formatting for all columns.
Selects Color for the Data Series
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It can be helpful to choose colors that have symbolic meanings. For example, when working with a performance level chart, you may want to think of the colors of a traffic light. Use red for failing, yellow for needs improvement, pale green for proficient, and bright green for advanced. Perform the same operation for each column section. We have chosen a red, yellow, green scheme, but you may chose whatever combination appeals to you. The legend will change automatically to reflect your color choices. Save your work and return to the Raw Data worksheet. 3D Column Charts Sometimes you will want to include more information in a chart than is easy to see in two dimensions. For example, if we want to be able to compare both the relative heights of different performance bars within a student subgroup and see how these heights compare across subgroups, it can be helpful to use a 3-D Column Chart. To do this, highlight the data from Table C along with the row and column headings. Click on the Chart Wizard and select the 3D column subtype. Click Next.
On the Chart Source Data page, make sure that the columns option is checked under the Series In heading. Click Next. Perform all the necessary titling and formatting for this chart. Click Next. Save chart as a New Sheet. Click Finish. Formatting Axes The 3D Column Chart has three axes instead of two: X (highlight the X axis), Y (highlight) and Z (highlight).
Z Axis Y Axis
X Ax is
Each one of these axes can be formatted in the same way that we learned for other charts. Because the information on the Y-axis is already expressed in the legend, lets eliminate it from the chart. Click once on the Y axis to select it and then right click. Select the Clear option from the menu.
Aligning Text You will notice that the Title for the Z-axis is in the horizontal position. Click once on the title to select it and then right click. Select the Format Axis Title option from the menu and then click on the Alignment tab. You will see what looks like a compass under the Orientation heading. Click and hold the red diamond and drag the line until it is at the top of the dial. Click OK and the orientation of the title will change to vertical.
Click, hold, and drag the red diamond to orient the text.
Right Click on Axis Title
Now we will format the walls of the chart. Click once on the gray area of one of the walls (but not on the gridline) and then right click. Select the Format Walls option from the menu. Select None in both the Border and Area headings and then click OK. Now position the Legend on the wall of the chart by clicking and holding the left mouse button and dragging the legend box to the back wall of the chart. You can now extend the area of the chart. Click once in the chart area right in front of the X axis. A light gray box should appear around the chart; click and hold on the small square located on the right hand side of the box. Now drag the side of the box to the right until the chart area is the desired size. 3D Perspective You can also change the perspective from which you view this chart. Click once on the chart wall and then right click. Select the 3D View option from the menu. You can now adjust the angle of the chart to allow for a clearer view of the data.
Click the Apply button to apply changes to the chart, or click Close to return to the default settings for the chart.
Right Click on Wall
Adjusts the perspective of 3D images
Returns 3D view to Excel default settings
Save your work and return to the Raw Data worksheet.

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Right Click on Axis Title

Right Click on Wall

Adjusts the perspective of 3D images

Returns 3D view to Excel default settings

Save your work and return to the Raw Data worksheet.

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