How to Create a Graph in Excel: 12 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow 03.11.2022 · Add your graph's labels. The labels that separate rows of data go in the A column (starting in cell A2). Things like time (e.g., "Day 1", "Day 2", etc.) are usually used as labels. For example, if you're comparing your budget with your friend's budget in a bar graph, you might label each column by week or month.