JMP uses platforms to drive data analysis. To launch an analysis, go to the Analyze menu. Select the variables for your analysis in the platform launch window, and the analysis results appear in a report window that is separate from the data table. This differs from Excel, where an analysis is inserted on) the spreadsheet.
Graphing choices are found in the Graph menu. Graph Builder is a great place to start. Use Graph Builder to drag and drop your columns and quickly build a graph to explore your data. For more information about Graph Builder, see “Graph Builder” in the Essential Graphing book.