Download our free Excel Gauge Chart Add-in and create advanced charts and graphs for your live dashboards in seconds.
Gauge charts are an excellent way to display progress toward a goal, performance metrics, or key indicators at a glance. They are useful in dashboards, where quick and clear data communication is essential. With our add-in, creating these charts has never been easier. The tool is a part of our Excel Add-ins.
Getting Started: How to Use the Gauge Chart Builder for Excel
Once you’ve installed the add-in, you’ll see a new tab in your Excel ribbon where the magic happens.
Follow these simple steps to create your first Gauge chart:
- Click the Gauge Chart icon: This will open the Gauge Chart Builder.
- Add a name to your chart: Give it a name reflecting its data.
- Set up the zone values: Define the ranges (zones) for your chart, such as low, medium, and high performance.
- Link the actual value: Connect the chart to the cell containing the data you want to display.
- Click the Create button. Your gauge chart will be generated instantly.
You can use any number of speedometers on a single Worksheet.
Customize Your Chart
As mentioned, creating the chart only takes a few seconds. The next step is to customize the speedometer. We have placed the variable that indicates the current value of the key performance indicator in cell B4. To create a dynamically updating gauge, you only need to select the value in cell B4 and click the Update button.
From this point on, the gauge will automatically refresh whenever the value in the cell changes.
We also need to discuss an important setting: customizing the zone boundaries. The default settings won’t suit everyone. You have the option to override the red, yellow, and green zones as well. The method is similar to the previous one. Modify the zone boundary and then click the update button.
Finally, we would like to thank you for all your support. Thanks to this, we created and improved this free add-in. We hope you will find it helpful in your everyday presentation.
Like the one shown here, a dynamic gauge dashboard offers a visual and intuitive way to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
Real-time updates eliminate the need for manual adjustments, ensuring that the displayed data is always current. This type of visualization helps users quickly assess whether metrics fall within target ranges (e.g., red, yellow, and green zones), allowing for faster decision-making. It’s an ideal presentation solution, as it provides a clear overview of progress and trends without the hassle of manually setting up each chart.
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