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You can quickly copy your chart to another application, or save it as a separate image file.
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Click the chart that you want to save as a picture.
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Choose Copy from the ribbon, or press CTRL+C on your keyboard .
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Switch to the application you want to copy the chart to. If you're saving as a separate image file open your favorite graphics editor, such as Microsoft Paint.
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Place your cursor where you want the chart to appear, then select Paste from the ribbon, or press CTRL+V on your keyboard.
If you've pasted your chart into a graphics editor to save as a separate image file, use File > Save to save it as a new file.
Tip:If you find that there's a lot of unwanted whitespace around your chart, you can use your graphics editor's cropping tool to remove it.
Choosing a graphics file format
If you're saving the chart as a new image file, you'll need to select a format for the file. Here are some of the most popular choices.
| File format | What it means |
| Device Independent Bitmap (.bmp) | Graphics created in one program are displayed in another program exactly the way they appeared in the original program. |
| Graphics Interchange Format (.gif) | Supports 256 colors and no image data is lost when the file is compressed. |
| JPEG File Interchange Format (.jpg) | Best used for pictures with many colors, such as scanned photos. |
| Portable Network Graphics Format (.png) | Improves the quality of graphics on a web site because parts of the image can be transparent and brightness can be controlled. |
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Now, let's delve into the information provided in the article regarding copying and saving charts in Microsoft Excel:
Copying a Chart in Excel:
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Selection Process:
- To copy a chart, first, click on the desired chart in Excel.
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Copying Method:
- Choose the 'Copy' option from the ribbon or press
CTRL+Con the keyboard.
- Choose the 'Copy' option from the ribbon or press
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Pasting the Chart:
- Switch to the target application (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, or a graphics editor like Microsoft Paint).
- Position the cursor where you want the chart and select 'Paste' from the ribbon or press
CTRL+V.
Saving as Image File:
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Graphics Editor Usage:
- If saving as a separate image file, open a graphics editor (e.g., Microsoft Paint).
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File Saving Process:
- Use the 'File > Save' option to save the pasted chart as a new file.
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Whitespace Adjustment:
- If there's unwanted whitespace, use the cropping tool in the graphics editor to remove it.
Choosing a Graphics File Format:
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Device Independent Bitmap (.bmp):
- Ensures graphics appear exactly as in the original program when displayed in another program.
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Graphics Interchange Format (.gif):
- Supports 256 colors, and no image data is lost during compression.
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JPEG File Interchange Format (.jpg):
- Ideal for pictures with many colors, such as scanned photos.
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Portable Network Graphics Format (.png):
- Enhances web graphics quality, supporting transparency and brightness control.
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