Creating the Graph in Word If you don't already have the data ready in an Excel document, the best way to draw graphs in Word is using the built-in features of the program, as described by Microsoft.

Because it's not a math program, Microsoft Word cannot produce a graph from data you input, but with its large array of drawing tools, you can draw a parabola once you've calculated its shape.

How to draw a shape in Word When some people think of the word "draw," it conjures images of creating shapes, lines, and similar objects.

You can draw freely on Microsoft Word using the "Draw" feature whether you have Word for Mac or Windows.