In Excel 2016+, a histogram is built-in chart type.

Pros

Simple to create in Excel 2016+ At-a-glance visualization of the distribution of numerical data

Cons

Less common chart type not as familiar to many people Built-in histogram chart type has limited options

Author

Dave Bruns

Hi - I’m Dave Bruns, and I run Exceljet with my wife, Lisa. Our goal is to help you work faster in Excel. We create short videos, and clear examples of formulas, functions, pivot tables, conditional formatting, and charts.   

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