How to Make a Chart on Microsoft Word 2007

1. Click on the 'Insert' tab in Microsoft Word 2007.
2. Click on 'Chart' in the Illustrations section.
3. Choose the type of chart that you want. There are several chart options, which are categorized by type of chart. Select the chart, then click on a style and then click 'OK.' The chart will open up in Word on half of the screen and Excel will open on the other half of the screen.
4. Rename the category and series labels in the Excel screen to fit the purpose of the chart. Simply click on the cells in the Excel screen and start typing.
5. Enter data into the Excel screen. Use the category and series labels to help you. Notice that as you enter numbers, the lines or bars on the chart move. To add more category and series fields, click on the cell where you want to add new information. Right click, select 'Insert' and then choose what you want to add.
6. Change the layout of the chart by clicking on the 'Design' tab in Word and then click on 'Quick Layout.' A drop-down menu will let you choose a different layout.
7. Add a title to the chart by clicking on 'Labels' in the 'Layout 'tab. Choose 'Chart Title' and then choose where you want the title. A box will appear with 'Chart Title.' Click in the box and enter your own title.
8. Change the colors of the chart by clicking on 'Quick Styles' in the 'Chart Styles' section of the 'Design' tab. You have several options for changing the color.