I would like to make a graphic with non-numerical data on X axis (e.g. names
of persons or cities). When I use the normal graphic construction procedure
in Excell, numbers are generated (1, 2, 3 ...) in place of the text of the X
axis column. can anyone help me? Thanks.

Select the chart, and choose Source Data from the Chart menu. Click on the
Series tab. Make sure the appropriate range is indicated in the Category (X)
Axis Labels box.

This cannot be done in an XY chart, but will work for Line, Column, and
other chart types.

- Jon
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Jon Peltier, Microsoft Excel MVP
Tutorials and Custom Solutions
http://PeltierTech.com
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"Uwal" wrote in message
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I would like to make a graphic with non-numerical data on X axis (e.g.
names
of persons or cities). When I use the normal graphic construction
procedure
in Excell, numbers are generated (1, 2, 3 ...) in place of the text of the
X
axis column. can anyone help me? Thanks.