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  1. Go to the Insert Tab.

    The Insert Tab in PowerPoint
  2. Click the Chart Button.

    The Chart Button with three vertical bars in different colors.
  3. The Insert Chart box will appear. There, you can choose a chart or graph style. You can create pie charts, bar graphs, and more. When a chart or graph is made, you will see a small Excel sheet pop up. This can be used to edit your chart. When editing your chart, try to use different colors for each category to make each category stand out from one another.

    The Insert Chart Box with several types of graphs and charts to choose from.Image RemovedAn example of a bar graph with an excel file to edit the graph.Image RemovedThe Insert Chart Box with several types of graphs and charts to choose from.Image AddedAn example of a pie chart with an excel file to edit the graph.Image Added

Data labels are very important for accessibility purposes. You should always include a title, axis labels, data labels, and any other relevant labels that make the graph easy to understand. If data labels are not present, then readers will have fewer queues to help them read the information. Charts, tables, and graphs cannot be read by screen readers without their labels, so always add them.

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