Prepare structured data
Before editing a table or chart, confirm:- Descriptive category and series names.
- Units such as currency, percentages, counts, durations, or rates.
- Exact reporting periods and frequencies.
- The meaning of zero, unavailable, and not applicable values.
- Which file, sheet, or export is the source of truth.
Edit a table
1
Select the table
Enable Select Edit, then select the table. Open the deeper editing controls when needed.
2
Update content
Edit cell text and values. Add or remove rows and columns when the available controls support the change.
3
Apply formatting
Update the header, cells, borders, fills, typography, alignment, and spacing with the table controls.
4
Verify the data
Recheck labels, units, totals, dates, and important figures against the source.
Choose the right chart
Use a table when exact values matter more than the overall pattern.
Edit a chart
1
Select the chart
Select the chart in Select Edit mode and open its chart-specific controls.
2
Update the data
Review categories, series, labels, and values. Keep units and time periods explicit.
3
Refine the presentation
Adjust the supported chart type, colors, title, legend, axes, labels, and grid lines.
4
Verify the result
Compare the plotted values with the source and confirm that the chart communicates the intended comparison or trend.