Microsoft Office

Part III
Creating Charts and Graphics
Another icon set example
Figure 21.13 shows a table that contains two test scores for each student. The Change column contains a
formula that calculates the difference between the two tests. The Trend column uses an icon set to display
the trend graphically.
This example uses the icon set named 3 Arrows, and I customized the rule:
n Up Arrow: When value is >=5
n Level Arrow: When value = -5
n Down Arrow: When value is >=5
In other words, difference of five points or less in either direction is considered an even trend. An improvement
of more than five points is considered a positive trend, and a decline of more than five points is considered
a negative trend.
FIGURE 21.13
The arrows depict the trend from Test 1 to Test 2.
NOTE
The Trend column contains a formula that references the Change column. I used the Show
Icon Only option in the Trend column, which also centers the icon in the column.
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