How to Create a Bar Graph in Microsoft Works

1. Open Microsoft Works Spreadsheet by clicking 'Start,' 'All Programs,' 'Microsoft Works' and then 'Microsoft Works Spreadsheet.' If you wish to create a bar graph for previously entered data, click 'File' then 'Open.' Locate the file and click 'Open.'
2. Enter the data you wish displayed on the bar graph including row and column headers. When entering numerals in a spreadsheet, commas are generally not used. For example,A1 (blank)A2 JimA3 SueA4 Region TotalB1 Region 1B2 2589B3 4778B4 7367C1 Region 2C2 5456C3 5584C4 11040D1 Total SalesD2 8045D3 10362D4 18407Save your spreadsheet by clicking 'File' then 'Save.'
3. Select the data you want in the bar graph by clicking in the top-left cell (A1) and then dragging to the bottom right (D4) and releasing the mouse. The cells included in the bar graph will be those displayed in white text with a black background.
4. Click 'Create New Chart' under the 'Tools' menu. Select the first chart in the top row. Enter a name for your chart in 'Chart title.' You may optionally click 'Show border' or Show gridlines.' Click 'OK' to display your bar graph.