You can make a bar graph in Excel by first selecting the range you want to depict, and then using the dropdown menu to select the desired chart.

Creating a One-Sided Graph Two-sided graphs start with a normal, one-sided graph. By selecting all three columns of data, you can select the type of chart from Excel's Insert tab.

How to Change the Color Coding on a Microsoft Excel Graph Legend. Color can make it easier for people to identify important information, such as legends on an Excel graph.