How to create a Scatter Plot in Excel The procedure to create a scatter plot in Excel is as follows: Select the data across both the columns (from A3 to B12). Go to Insert > Scatter Plot.

You can make an Excel scatter plot assigning one of the variables in each record to the x-coordinate and one to the y-coordinate on a standard graph axis.

While Excel includes a legend automatically when you create the scatter plot, there are a number of ways to delete it; if your legend is missing you can get it back through the "Layout" tab.

The scatter plot in Excel lets you plot dots in sequential order in a chart. Because of this, it makes an ideal platform for you to order items in a straight line, organised by date.