Combo Charts in Excel
What are combination Charts in Excel?
Combination charts in Excel is a tool that allows you to display multiple types of data on the same chart. These are also called Combo Charts. Combination charts are combinations of two or more different charts in Excel. To combine two charts, we should have two datasets but one common field combined. By combining different chart types, you can present complex datasets in a visually appealing and easy-to-understand manner.
How to create a Combination Chart in Excel?
Follow the below steps to create a combination chart in Excel:
Step 1: Select the range of dataset you want in your dataset.
Step 2: Go to the Insert tab in the Excel Ribbon.
Step 3: Click on the “Recommended charts”, and choose the combination of charts according to your need.
Step 4: Customize the Chart as needed by right-clicking on various elements, such as data series, axis and labels.
When to use Combination Chart in Excel?
You can use a combination chart on the basis of the following points:
- Compare different data types that have different scales.
- Highlight trends between two datasets.
- Visualize targets and actuals for a better understanding of performance.
How to switch the chart types of individual data series in a combination chart?
To switch the chart type follow the below steps:
Step 1: Click on the data series in the Chart to select it.
Step 2: Go to the “Chart Design” or “Chart Tools” tab in the Excel Ribbon.
Step 3: In the “Change chart type” section, choose the desired chart type for the selected data series.
Combination Charts in Excel
Sometimes while dealing with hierarchical data we need to combine two or more various chart types into a single chart for better visualization and analysis. These are known as “Combination charts” in Excel.
In this article, we are going to see how to make combination charts from a set of two different charts in Excel using the example shown below.
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