how to post an excel graph

gibbledygook · Post by **gibbledygook** » Tue Oct 05, 2010 5:52 am

Does anyone know how I could get an excel chart onto a forum? I've tried copying and pasting the chart into a jpeg file and then copying and pasting that into the forum but this doesn't work.

rainer · Post by **rainer** » Tue Oct 05, 2010 4:29 pm

Images can be hosted elsewhere like imgur or tinypic.

You could also upload the excel file to google docs and set it to public, then post the link.

Post by **jimmylegs** » Tue Oct 05, 2010 6:11 pm

yep my understanding is that any images posted must have their own URL. so you can screenshot or whatever then host somewhere. HTH!

gibbledygook · Post by **gibbledygook** » Wed Oct 06, 2010 2:13 am

Brilliant! In the end I had to print out and scan the image to a .bmp file but I have finally managed to get the graph onto the site. It is a bit large however! thank you for helping out.

Algis · Post by **Algis** » Wed Oct 06, 2010 2:24 am

You could convert the .bmp to a .jpg file; it is much less space-hungry.

In MS-Paint you can 'Save As' and use the .jpg file type.

But: I strongly suggest you download and install the free irfanview software or formatfactory software that are open-source, free excellent softwares to manage format conversion/picture etc.

Any problem with those I think I can help; just ring ;)

CureOrBust · Post by **CureOrBust** » Fri Oct 08, 2010 4:13 am

I see you managed. If you are running windows, you can simply press the "Print-Screen" button, then "Paste" into MS Paint. I have found if you save the image as a PNG, its not only usually smaller, but better quality as well. PNG is also supported by browsers.

gibbledygook · Post by **gibbledygook** » Fri Oct 08, 2010 7:37 am

Great tips everyone, thanks.