Comparing Column Charts

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Sheet1COMPARING COLUMN CHARTSBy Stephen Bullen, Stephen@oaltd.co.ukThis spreadsheet shows two different methods from creating charts which compare values in different columns.The first is easier to produce, but the second may be easier to read. Note that the axis scale options have been setto make the charts look correct.METHOD 1Uses two different column charts, overlaid to givethis effect. The series have different gap widths.Series 1Series 2Series 3Jan632Feb833Mar732Apr934May733METHOD 2The labels are produced by starting with an invisible line chart.Uses one stacked column chart to create the visible axis labels and valuesUses another stacked column chart to create the columns, plotted on the (hidden) secondary axisThe gaps are produced by missing out data in the series.The series are from row 29 to 44 inclusive. This creates the small gap at each end of the chart, next to the axes.Values for the column charts, plotted on the secondary axis:Customers AddedActiveInactiveLostA10B442C8D242E13F544G15H744I7J601X axis labels and Y axis values, plotted on primary axis:FY04FY05FY06FY07FY0800000

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