How to Graph a Trend Analysis in Microsoft Excel

1. Enter the data in Microsoft Excel on which the trend analysis will be performed.
2. Create a chart from the data entered. The chart must be an unstacked, two-dimensional chart that is formatted as bars, columns or lines.
3. Click anywhere in the chart. This will display the Chart Tools and add the Design, Layout and Format tabs at the top of the worksheet.
4. Click Trendline under the Layout tab in the Analysis grouping. This will create a drop-down showing the types of trend analysis that can be performed on your data chart.
5. Select one of the predefined trend-line options. The options are linear, exponential, linear forecast and two-period moving average. This will automatically graph the trend analysis in the chart.