You can use Microsoft Excel to create a scatter plot, line graph or other chart that helps you visualize and interpret the information in a spreadsheet. When you use Excel to create a chart for printing or to insert in a PowerPoint presentation, you may find that the default color Excel chooses for the dots does not produce enough contrast to make the chart readable from a distance. Excel offers customization options by letting you select from several different visual styles when creating a chart. You can also define your own visual style to increase the customization options available. Writer Bio