The first and easiest method to create a dashboard in Excel is to use a pre-designed template. You can find a Semi-monthly home budget dashboard template in Excel that you can use to do the same.

To create a Gantt timeline in Excel, set up a table with columns for Task, Start Date, and Duration. Then select the Start Date and Duration columns, excluding headers.

Ease of use: Excel’s familiar interface makes it easy to create and modify Gantt charts. Customization: You can tailor your Gantt chart to fit your specific project requirements.

In 2016, Power Map became 3D Map, and in 2024, it moved to a different location on the ribbon. The steps and screenshots in this guide apply to Excel for Microsoft 365 and are correct as of June 2025.