Escaping Excel Hell - Reporting

Excel has many useful features, including different types of graphs.

But there are two graphical tools that have only more recently become available as add-ins to more clearly portray information in management reports:

1. SFE Sparklines (with some now as standard in Excel 2010, see comparison)
2. Gauges

Used selectively and carefully, these graphics can add great value to management reporting.

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