Microsoft released a variety of update to is Office applications includes Excel maps, PowerPoint QuickStarter and a new intelligent embedding capabilitiy called Tap for Word and Outlook.

Map I only recently discovered that you can create colored maps in Excel, probably because the option to do so is not in the usual Charts drop-down menu.

How to Import an Excel Chart Into MapInfo. When it comes to communicating data, a map that displays geographic data as well as numeric figures can be a more effective visual than a basic chart ...

Microsoft Excel makes great charts, but often they’re not eye-pleasing. Learn how to change formats to yield a professional-looking chart.

Charts and sparklines are powerful data visualization tools in Excel. Here’s a guide to the most popular chart types in Excel and how to best use them.