Visualizing data distribution is a common requirement for data analysis, quality control and reporting. A Histogram chart provides a quick view of the frequency of value ranges (bins) in a dataset. In this article you’ll discover how to create a professional Histogram chart in an Excel workbook using Aspose.Cells for .NET and C#. The guide includes a ready‑to‑run code sample, explanations of each step and tips for customizing the chart appearance.
This article covers the following topics:
- C# Excel Library to Create Histogram Charts
- Create a Histogram Chart in Excel using C#
- Customize Histogram Bins and Appearance
- Get a Free License
- Histogram Chart Excel: Free Resources
- Conclusion
- See Also
C# Excel Library to Create Histogram Charts
Aspose.Cells for .NET is a powerful, feature‑rich Excel library that enables developers to create, modify, and render Excel files without requiring Microsoft Office. It fully supports modern chart types, including Histogram, and provides a fluent API for data manipulation, chart customization, and file conversions.
Key benefits of using Aspose.Cells for .NET:
- Comprehensive API – Access every Excel feature programmatically.
- Advanced Chart Support – Native support for all Excel chart types, including Histogram.
- High Performance – Process large workbooks efficiently.
- Multiple Format Compatibility – XLSX, XLS, CSV, PDF, image formats, and more.
Get started in three easy steps:
- Download the latest release from the Aspose.Cells releases page.
- Install the package via NuGet:
PM> Install-Package Aspose.Cells - Add
using Aspose.Cells;to your C# source file.
Create a Histogram Chart in Excel using C#
Below is a complete, self‑contained C# example that:
- Generates random numeric data.
- Writes the data into a worksheet.
- Inserts a Histogram chart that automatically creates bins.
- Saves the workbook to an XLSX file.
Explanation of important steps
| Step | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 2 | Generates realistic sample data. You can replace this with data from a database, file, or any other source. |
| 3 | Adds a new chart of type ChartType.Histogram. The coordinates define where the chart appears on the worksheet. |
| 4 | Links the data range to the chart. The true flag tells Aspose.Cells that the range contains values (Y‑values). |
| 5 | Simple formatting – white plot area background and legend positioned at the bottom. |
| 6 | Saves the workbook as an XLSX file that can be opened in Excel or converted to PDF, PNG, etc., using Aspose.Cells. |
Run the program, open the generated HistogramChart_Output.xlsx, and you will see a histogram that visualizes the distribution of the 100 random scores.
Get a Free License
Explore Aspose.Cells risk‑free by obtaining a temporary license. Visit the Aspose temporary license page to request a 30‑day license that removes evaluation watermarks and enables full functionality.
Histogram Chart Excel: Free Resources
Deepen your knowledge with the following free resources:
- Developer’s Guide – Comprehensive documentation: https://docs.aspose.com/cells/net/
- Online Apps – Create, edit, and convert Excel files in the browser: https://products.aspose.app/cells/family
- API Reference – Detailed class & method reference: https://reference.aspose.com/cells/net/
- How‑To Articles – Real‑world scenarios and code samples: https://blog.aspose.com/categories/aspose.cells-product-family/
Conclusion
Creating a Histogram chart with Aspose.Cells for .NET is straightforward and fully programmatic. By leveraging the library’s native ChartType.Histogram and the extensive SpecificProperties options, you can generate distribution visualizations that are ready for export to XLSX, PDF, or image formats. Use the provided examples as a foundation and adapt them to your data sources, binning requirements, and visual branding.
If you have questions or need further assistance, feel free to join the Aspose.Cells community forum.