It sounds like you need to do this:
Select the series you want to show the deviation for
Go to the Chart tools Layout Ribbon
Choose "Error Bars" drop-down list (in the Analysis group near the right
hand end)
choose the type of bars you need, or go for more options


" wrote:

I am trying to enter standard deviation into my bar chart but have no
clue how to. I have ecel 2007. can anyone help and give me a broken
down version! Hellllllp!