This deck was used in our June 2017 webinar to highlight some common tips and time-saving tricks to help you get the most out of Mekko Graphics! A recorded version of that webinar can be viewed at https://youtu.be/DeT5_qR_pjM

1. TIPS & TRICKS
WEBINAR
David Goldstein
President, Mekko Graphics
June 21, 2017

2. Managing Data
Do series and CAGR calculations directly in the data editor to save time.

3. Managing Data
Add a series and select it to drive the 100% calculation.

4. Managing Data
Use Switch Bars and Series rather than manipulating your underlying data.

5. Managing Data
Use sorting options, including exclusions from sort, to change your chart
without changing your data.

6. Managing Data
Calculate total bars in the data sheet to accommodate data changes. Link to
Excel for easy updates.

7. Label Handling
Use the Preference Manager to set defaults and reduce label editing time.

8. Label Handling
Select all chart labels as last step and format them at the same time.

9. Label Handling
Use slanted labels when you have many bars.

10. Label Handling
Show labels for only some of the bars to simplify the chart.

11. Label Handling
Annotate labels for small series to improve readability.

12. Label Handling
Annotate labels for small series to improve readability.

13. Using Data Rows
You can add an auto total to your data row.

14. Using Data Columns
You can move data columns to the left of your chart.

15. Benchmark or Target Lines
Option 1: Use net lines to show target by bar.

16. Benchmark or Target Lines
Option 2: Insert an average line to show a benchmark for all bars.

17. Docking the Data Editor
Move the data editor to a place that works best for you.

18. Resources
Use these resources to learn more about how to use Mekko Graphics.
Videos
Blogs &
Support
Chart Gallery
• Watch a recorded
version of the full
training webinar for
step-by-step
instructions on how to
make each chart type
• Watch short videos on
key chart types,
analytical enhancements
and productivity
boosters
• Use the Chart of the
Week blog for
inspiration
• Visit the BuildYour CQ
blog for tips and tricks
to improve your
charting proficiency
• Use Ask an Expert from
the Mekko Graphics
ribbon or on our
website if you’re
struggling to find the
right chart for your data
• Sample charts included
with Mekko Graphics
• Download the chart
gallery in PowerPoint
with 150 charts
• Download an Excel
gallery with the sample
charts and data in Excel.