Learn how to show charts with hidden data cells in Excel. When there is data that is hidden in your table, Excel will not show that information in the chart.

Select the two sets of data you want to use to create the graph. Choose the "Insert" tab, and then select "Recommended Charts" in the Charts group.

One way to assess this fluctuating data is to add a linear trend line to the Excel 2013 graph. This visual element considers all the data and displays the overall direction the values are taking.

You can make a bar graph in Excel by first selecting the range you want to depict, and then using the dropdown menu to select the desired chart.