A new feature in Microsoft Excel 2010 lets you insert tiny charts, or Sparklines, into worksheet cells. Sparklines are a powerful way to show a quick snapshot of data trends.

To insert a Sparkline:

• Select the cell where you want to insert the mini chart.
• On the Insert tab of the Ribbon, choose the desired Sparkline type in the Sparklines group:
  

For more details, read our Microsoft Excel tip article, Show Data Trends with Tiny Sparkline Charts in Microsoft Excel 2010.