Is the output locked, or can I change it?

It stays fully editable: every part is a normal Excel element you can move, color and resize.

What happens when I update the cells?

The visual watches the cells it is bound to; change the values and the view redraws itself.

Is my source table modified?

No. The tool only reads your data; the only addition to the sheet is the visual itself.

Can I try another look on the same data?

Yes. Just reopen the gallery and pick a different template; the earlier visual remains on the sheet.

Create a Dot Plot in Excel

In short: Values as dots along an axis. Select your data, pick the template and map the fields; the result is an editable, data-bound visual that refreshes as your cells change. Nothing in the source is modified.

What it shows

Places values as dots along a single axis to show distribution and gaps across categories.

When to use it

Typical use: comparing branch satisfaction scores on one axis and spotting the outliers.

Example scenarios

Comparing branch satisfaction scores on one axis and spotting the outliers.
Analysts: places values as dots along a single axis to show distribution and gaps across categories.

What it needs

One column with the category labels and one with the numeric values to compare. You can optionally add the series names.

How to use it

Select the data range or table you want to visualize.
Open the Charts (Visualizations menu) gallery from the XLMind Plus tab.
Pick the Dot Plot template and map its fields to your cells.
The visual is inserted bound to your data; it refreshes as the cells change.

What it produces

A live SVG chart shape (auto-refresh and edit).

Effect on your data and undo

Dot Plot does not change your source data; the result is added as a separate item. It refreshes automatically when the linked cells change. One click on Undo Last brings everything back.

How it differs from similar tools

It builds a view Excel does not offer natively, as a data-bound, editable visual in one step; the look refreshes when the data changes.

Good to know

Bindings must match the chart's expected shape; auto-refreshes on source change. Requires the listed data fields (category, value).

Limitations

Requires the listed data fields.

Frequently asked questions

Is the output locked, or can I change it?: It stays fully editable: every part is a normal Excel element you can move, color and resize.
What happens when I update the cells?: The visual watches the cells it is bound to; change the values and the view redraws itself.
Is my source table modified?: No. The tool only reads your data; the only addition to the sheet is the visual itself.
Can I try another look on the same data?: Yes. Just reopen the gallery and pick a different template; the earlier visual remains on the sheet.

Works well with

At the other end of the family sits Before vs After Arrow
To keep working on the result, use Create Dashboard
A good companion is KPI Cards

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