It is possible to create GNUPlot style bar charts with patterns (shown below) in Excel.
As discussed in Reference 2, for Excel 2007 you need to download the excel macro file "Pattern Fill Add-In". The usage instructions are provided in Reference 1.
References:
1. http://www.andypope.info/charts/patternfills.htm
2. http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/office/forum/office_2007-excel/excel-2007-bar-chart-shading/99bab79a-e600-4bbe-a08e-448363d3173d
As discussed in Reference 2, for Excel 2007 you need to download the excel macro file "Pattern Fill Add-In". The usage instructions are provided in Reference 1.
References:
1. http://www.andypope.info/charts/patternfills.htm
2. http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/office/forum/office_2007-excel/excel-2007-bar-chart-shading/99bab79a-e600-4bbe-a08e-448363d3173d
