A Run Chart is a graph that displays observed data in a time sequence. Learn how to make a Run chart in Microsoft Excel.

In this guide, I'll walk you through the different ways to format your chart, with Excel's main chart-formatting actions written in bold so you can find them more easily.

To generate the chart, click the Developer tab and choose Scroll Bar Form Control from the Insert Controls option in the Controls group. In Excel 2003, this control is on the Forms toolbar.

Users will appreciate a chart that updates right before their eyes. In Microsoft Excel 2007 and Excel 2010, it's as easy as creating a table. In earlier versions, you'll need the formula method.

A Microsoft Excel spreadsheet is among the most versatile business tools. Here’s a full guide on how to create a simple and effective Gantt chart in Excel.