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Charts in Microsoft Word make data visualization simple and effective. They turn numbers into visuals, helping your content stand out. You can create charts directly in Word to illustrate trends, comparisons, and more. Choose from bar graphs, pie charts, line graphs, and other styles to suit your needs. Microsoft Word has built-in tools for creating charts. However, Aspose.Words for .NET lets you generate and embed charts programmatically. This blog explains how to create charts in Word documents using C#.

This article covers the following topics:

C# API to Create Charts in Word Documents

We will use Aspose.Words for .NET to create different types of charts in Word documents. This powerful library lets you create, edit, and convert Word files programmatically. Its robust API makes chart creation and customization easy. Developers can seamlessly integrate dynamic data visualizations into their document workflows. It’s an excellent tool for generating reports or documents with interactive charts.

To get started with Aspose.Words for .NET, follow these simple steps:

  1. Download the library from the releases.
  2. Install it via NuGet Package Manager with the following command:
    PM> Install-Package Aspose.Words

Create a Column Chart in Word

Column charts are great for comparing data across categories. You can easily create a column chart in a Word document using Aspose.Words for .NET. Follow these steps:

  1. Create a Document class instance.
  2. Use the DocumentBuilder class to build the document.
  3. Add a column chart with InsertChart(), passing ChartType.Column, width, and height as arguments.
  4. Store the result in a Shape object.
  5. Create a Chart class instance.
  6. Access the chart series collection with Chart.Series.
  7. Add data and define chart series using the Add() method.
  8. Save the file using the Save() method.

The code snippet below demonstrates how to create a column chart in a Word document using C#.

Create Column Charts in Word Documents using C#.

Create Column Charts in Word Documents using C#

Create Scatter Charts in Word Documents using C#

Scatter charts are useful for showing relationships between two variables. To insert a scatter chart in a Word document, follow the previous steps. Just set ChartType.Scatter in the InsertChart() method.

The code sample below shows how to create a scatter chart in a Word document using C#.

Create Scatter Charts in Word Documents using C#.

Create Scatter Charts in Word Documents using C#

Insert Area Charts in Word Documents using C#

Area charts highlight the magnitude of change over time. To create area charts in Word documents, follow the previous steps. Simply set ChartType.Area in the InsertChart() method.

The code sample below shows how to create an area chart in a Word document using C#.

Insert Area Charts in Word Documents using C#.

Insert Area Charts in Word Documents using C#

Insert Bubble Charts in Word Documents using C#

Bubble charts are great for displaying three dimensions of data. Follow the previous steps to create bubble charts in Word documents. Just set ChartType.Bubble in the InsertChart() method.

The code sample below demonstrates how to create a bubble chart in a Word document using C#.

Insert Bubble Charts in Word Documents using C#.

Insert Bubble Charts in Word Documents using C#

Create Line Charts in Word Documents Using C#

Line charts are useful for showing data trends over time. To create a line chart in a Word document, follow the previous steps. Simply set ChartType.Line in the InsertChart() method.

The code sample below demonstrates how to create a line chart in a Word document using C#.

Insert Line Charts in Word Documents using C#.

Insert Line Charts in Word Documents using C#

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Charts in Word Document – Useful Resources

In addition to working with charts in Word documents, explore more features of Aspose.Words for .NET to customize charts and documents further. Check out the resources below:

Conclusion

In this article, we covered how to create different types of charts—column, scatter, area, and bubble charts—in Word documents using C#. We demonstrated how to use Aspose.Words for .NET to create and customize charts. By following these steps, you can easily add visually appealing charts to your Word documents, enhancing data analysis and presentations.

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