There are two main ways to create a histogram chart in Excel to visualize your data distribution:

Method 1: Using the Insert Chart Option (For Excel 2016 and Later)

1. Select your data: Make sure you've highlighted the entire range of cells containing the numerical data points you want to represent in the histogram.
2. Insert Chart: Go to the "Insert" tab on the Excel ribbon. In the "Charts" group, click the dropdown arrow under "Histogram." You'll see a few histogram chart layout options.
3. Choose a Histogram Chart: Select the desired histogram chart layout. Excel offers a clustered column chart ideal for histograms.
4. Customize the Chart (Optional): After creating the chart, you can customize it using the various options on the Chart Tools ribbon. This includes formatting the chart elements (bars, axes, labels), adding titles, and changing the chart layout.

Method 2: Using the Data Analysis ToolPak (For All Excel Versions)

1. Load the Data Analysis ToolPak (if not already loaded): This one-time step is required to access the histogram functionality. Go to the "File" tab, then "Options." In the "Add-Ins" section, click "Excel Add-ins" and choose "Go" next to it. In the Add-Ins window, check the box for "Analysis ToolPak" and click "OK."
2. Data Analysis Tool: Navigate to the "Data" tab. In the "Analysis" group, click "Data Analysis."
3. Select Histogram: In the "Analysis Tools" list, scroll down and select "Histogram." Click "OK" to open the Histogram dialog box.
4. Define Input Range: Specify the range of cells containing your data points in the "Input Range" field.
5. Optional Bin Range: The "Bin Range" field is optional. Here, you can define a custom range of bins (intervals) for your histogram. If left blank, Excel will create bins automatically.
6. Output Range (Optional): If you want the histogram chart to appear on a separate sheet, specify the cell location in the "Output Range" field. Otherwise, it will be placed on the current sheet.
7. Chart Output: Check the "Chart Output" box if you want Excel to create a chart along with the histogram table.
8. Click OK: Click "OK" to generate the histogram table and chart (if selected).

Tips:

* Experiment with different bin sizes to find the best visualization for your data distribution.
* You can further customize the chart by adding labels, titles, and data points directly within the chart.
* Consider using conditional formatting to highlight specific areas of the histogram based on data ranges.

By following these steps, you can create a histogram chart in Excel to effectively visualize the distribution of your numerical data.