Hi,

I would suggest not using the 3d column chart.
If you must then try setting the data labels background font to Opaque.

Cheers
Andy

chedd via OfficeKB.com wrote:
Hi

Is there any way to show the value on top of a column to appear on top with a
gap as each time I run wizard to creat a column chart and select value the
number is half hidden. At present i am selcting each value and moving the fig.



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Andy Pope, Microsoft MVP - Excel
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