how to produce this graph

**aha123** · 11-29-2011, 02:08 PM

I would like to know if it is possible to produce graphs like this one(special border effect) using Excel:
http://goo.gl/aoNlL from this page: http://goo.gl/PsBDe

If not, which tool should I use?

**MarvinP** · 11-29-2011, 02:17 PM

Hi aha123 and welcome to the forum,

The "graph" you want looks a lot like conditional formatting data bars. See:
http://www.addictivetips.com/microso...010-data-bars/

I don't see where you need a graph to do what you want.

**aha123** · 11-29-2011, 06:04 PM

No, sorry I didn't state my question clearly. This graph itself is a screenshot of a Google Analytics chart. I want to know how to create the border effect to the graph: shadow on the right and paper torn apart at the bottom. I put this question in WebDeveloper forum and nobody answered it, so I came to here for help. I guess there must be many graph/chart gurus here.

**shg** · 11-29-2011, 06:14 PM

Find a picture that looks like you want and use it as the fill picture for the chart.

**teylyn** · 11-29-2011, 06:55 PM

The "torn edge" effect comes from a screenshot tool. Most probably SnagIt.

The chart has not been formatted like this with Excel, but shg's approach would work.

**aha123** · 11-29-2011, 07:54 PM

teylyn, wow, SnagIt is very cool! Do you know any other tools similar to ShagIt?

**aha123** · 11-29-2011, 08:17 PM

no worries. I found this review covering popular screenshot programs.
http://screen-capture-software-revie...enreviews.com/

SnagIt stands out as the #1.