Apple iWork '08 - Manual (Page 88)

88 Chapter 2 Getting Started with Numbers
Whenever the grand total in My Table changes, the values in the Loan Principal row are
automatically updated.
Whenever monthly payment values in the Loan Comparison table change, the Monthly
Payments chart is automatically updated.
In the next step, you’ll create and format your own chart to learn how to link table and
chart data.
Step 5: Enhance Your Spreadsheet
You’ve already seen how table data looks in a colorful chart. You can also use shapes
and graphics to make your spreadsheet more informative and inviting.
Adding Charts
A chart can visually reveal trends or relationships that aren’t as apparent when you
view data in rows and columns.
You can use a Numbers chart to display data from one or more tables. When you
change data in a table, its associated chart updates automatically.