SEARCHING
You can search for viz templates and examples in several different ways. You can scroll through the images on the home page and click on a viz to open individual pages. But if you aren’t sure of what you want, you can use the drop-down menus at the top of the page to search by:
CHART TYPE – The menu first searches by chart type clusters (e.g., lines, bars, etc.). This will take you to a landing page where you can narrow your selection to individual charts/elements.
FUNCTION – This menu allows you to search by what function the viz should perform (e.g., make comparisons, show trends, illustrate parts of a whole, etc.).
COMPLEXITY – Lastly, you can search for visualizations based on the level of complexity involved with adapting the chart to your own purposes. The levels are: simple, moderate, complex. But don’t let the word complex scare you! Even the more advanced templates come with guidance to make them accessible and easy to adapt for all skill levels.
VISUALIZATION TEMPLATES
Each visualization’s page includes:
● an image of the viz
● a description of what it can do
● a downloadable Excel or PowerPoint file of the template or example
● a list of what is included in the downloadable file (some have more than one viz or example)
● search tags that can help you find the viz
● (and coming soon) a how-to video that demonstrates how to use the template (or example) to create your own visual
WORKING WITH EXCEL TEMPLATES
Data Viz Customization Guide: This comprehensive guide walks you through common formatting fixes, chart customization, text and label best practices, axis adjustments, and exporting your final visualization for reports and presentations.
How to Adjust Axis Boundaries: A step-by-step tip sheet for correcting axis ranges so your data is fully visible and easy to read.
● Video Demo: How to Adjust Axis Boundaries
Working with Text: A practical guide to headlines, labels, text boxes, and alignment in Excel.