For Newer Versions of Word
In older versions of Word, right-click a table to automatically convert it into a graph. In newer versions of Word, when you create a chart, a separate Excel tool appears. Here’s how to use it:
Create the table in Word. Ensure the data cleanly lines up in rows and columns. Highlight and copy the entire table. Place the cursor in the location where you want to insert the chart. Go to Insert > Chart and choose a chart template. Select OK to add the chart to your document. In the Excel window that appears, paste your data. The chart automatically updates with the new information. Modify the data as necessary to format the chart the way you want. When you’re done, close the Excel window.
Once you’ve created your chart, select Layout Options to arrange the chart in your document.
For Word 2010
The process for creating a chart in Word 2010 is different than the one described above. Here’s how to do it:
Go to Insert > Illustrations > Chart. Select the type of chart you want and select OK. Type or copy the data into Excel 2010. If Excel 2010 is not installed, Microsoft Graph opens instead.
