Actual Vs Projection Line Chart in Excel

In this video, I’ll show you how to create an Actual vs Projection Line Chart in Microsoft Excel step by step. This type of chart is extremely useful for comparing real performance against future forecasts, making it perfect for business reports, sales analysis, budgeting, financial planning, and KPI tracking.

We’ll start by setting up the data properly, clearly separating actual values from projected or forecasted line chart values. Then I’ll walk you through creating a clean and professional line chart that visually highlights the difference between what has already happened and what is expected in the future. You’ll also learn how to format the chart so that actual data and projections are easy to understand at a glance.

In this tutorial, you’ll learn:

How to structure actual and projected data in Excel

How to create a combined line chart for comparison

How to visually differentiate actual vs projection lines

How to add markers, labels, and formatting for clarity

Tips to make your chart presentation-ready for reports or dashboards

This video is ideal for Excel beginners, students, analysts, accountants, and business professionals who want to present data in a more meaningful and visually appealing way. Whether you’re preparing a management report or building a dashboard, this method will help you communicate trends and expectations clearly.

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