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XL98: Adding Series to XY (Scatter) Chart with Second X Axis

Article ID: 192288

Article Last Modified on 9/11/2002

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SUMMARY

When you add a second series to an xy scatter chart, the new values will be added with respect to the same x-axis values as the first series. This article illustrates how to add a second series to an xy scatter chart that utilizes a second set of x values.

MORE INFORMATION

The following steps illustrate how to add a second series to an xy scatter chart using a different set of x values.

  1. Enter the following data into a worksheet: 
          A1: 1     B1: 5     C1: -1     D1: -5
      A2: 2     B2: 6     C2: -2     D2: -6
      A3: 3     B3: 4     C3: -3     D3: -8
      A4: 4     B4: 2     C4: -4     D4: -5
      A5: 5     B5: 5     C5: -5     D5: -1
  2. Select the range A1:B5. On the Standard toolbar, click the Chart Wizard tool.
  3. In the list of chart types, click XY (Scatter). Click one of the line charts under Chart Sub-type. Click Next.
  4. Click the Series tab. Then, click Add. In the X Values box, type C1:C5; in the Y Values box, type D1:D5. Then, click Finish.
  5. In the chart, double-click the second series to display the Format Data Series dialog box. Click the Axis tab. Click Secondary Axis and click OK.

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