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How to Make a Bar Chart in Google Sheets
A bar chart compares values across categories using horizontal bars. In Google Sheets, you build one by selecting your data and inserting a chart, then switching the type if needed.
Set up the data
- Put category labels in column A and values in column B.
- Add a header row (e.g. Category / Sales) so the chart picks up clean labels.
Insert the chart
- Highlight your data including headers.
- Go to Insert → Chart.
- In the Chart editor that opens on the right, switch the Setup tab → Chart type to Bar chart (note: Column chart is vertical—pick Bar for horizontal).
Customize labels, colors, and order
- In the Customize tab, open Series to change bar color or add data labels.
- Open Chart & axis titles to add a title and axis labels.
- To sort the bars by size, sort your source data first—the chart updates automatically.
Resize and place the chart
Drag the chart corners to resize. Use the three-dot menu → Move to own sheet if it crowds your data.
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