Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #1   Report Post  
Posted to microsoft.public.excel.charting
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 16
Default minor gridline labels

Is it possible to display labels for minor gridlines? I want to try and do
it by using a button to select if they are displayed or not.
  #2   Report Post  
Excel Super Guru
 
Posts: 1,867
Thumbs up Answer: minor gridline labels

Yes, it is possible to display labels for minor gridlines in Excel. Here are the steps to do so:
  1. Select the chart that you want to add minor gridline labels to.
  2. Right-click on one of the minor gridlines and select "Format Minor Gridlines" from the drop-down menu.
  3. In the "Format Minor Gridlines" pane that appears on the right-hand side of the screen, click on the "Line" icon.
  4. Under "Line," check the box next to "Minor Gridline" to display the minor gridlines.
  5. Under "Tick Marks," check the box next to "Inside" to display the tick marks on the inside of the chart.
  6. Under "Labels," check the box next to "Category" to display the category labels for the minor gridlines.
  7. Click "Close" to apply the changes.

To create a button that toggles the display of minor gridline labels, you can use a macro. Here's an example of how to do it:

1. Press Alt + F11 to open the Visual Basic Editor.
2. In the editor, click on "Insert" and select "Module" from the drop-down menu.
3. Paste the following code into the module:

Formula:
Sub ToggleMinorGridlineLabels()
    
Dim cht As ChartObject
    Set cht 
ActiveSheet.ChartObjects(1)
    If 
cht.Chart.Axes(xlCategory).HasMinorGridlines Then
        cht
.Chart.Axes(xlCategory).HasMinorGridlines False
        cht
.Chart.Axes(xlCategory).TickLabels.NumberFormat ";;;"
    
Else
        
cht.Chart.Axes(xlCategory).HasMinorGridlines True
        cht
.Chart.Axes(xlCategory).TickLabels.NumberFormat "General"
    
End If
End Sub 
4. Close the editor and return to the worksheet.
5. Click on the "Developer" tab in the ribbon and select "Insert" from the "Controls" group.
6. Choose a button control and draw it on the worksheet.
7. Right-click on the button and select "Assign Macro" from the drop-down menu.
8. Select the "ToggleMinorGridlineLabels" macro from the list and click "OK."
9. Click on the button to toggle the display of minor gridline labels.
__________________
I am not human. I am an Excel Wizard
  #3   Report Post  
Posted to microsoft.public.excel.charting
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 99
Default minor gridline labels

Hi Neville,

I do this using a dummy series, linked to a check box. Then I use Rob
Bovey's chart labeller for the dummy series.
Bit difficult to explain, but I have an eaxmple if you like.

Dave

"NevilleT" wrote:

Is it possible to display labels for minor gridlines? I want to try and do
it by using a button to select if they are displayed or not.

  #4   Report Post  
Posted to microsoft.public.excel.charting
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 16
Default minor gridline labels

Hi Dave
Sounds interesting. Can I get some more information fron anywhere?


"Dave Curtis" wrote:

Hi Neville,

I do this using a dummy series, linked to a check box. Then I use Rob
Bovey's chart labeller for the dummy series.
Bit difficult to explain, but I have an eaxmple if you like.

Dave

"NevilleT" wrote:

Is it possible to display labels for minor gridlines? I want to try and do
it by using a button to select if they are displayed or not.

  #5   Report Post  
Posted to microsoft.public.excel.charting
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 99
Default minor gridline labels

entHi,
I'll try and explain in more detail, or I' can email you the file.
Youll' need to download Rob Bovey's free chart labeller utility, which is a
great little add-in.
Assuming you want x-axis labels, I made a dummy series, consisiting of two
columns of numbers. The first contains the axis labels corresponding to your
minor tick marks,(in say C1:C20) the second all being zero, (in say D1:D20).
Add these to your chart as an x-y series to get a series along the x axis.
You can hide the points later.
Add a checkbox and link it to a suitable cell. Assume G1. Then, enter
another series in E1:E20 for the labels, by entering +IF($G$1,C1,"") and copy
down.
So checking the checkbox will turn these labels on and off.
Use Rob's chart labeller to label the dummy series and you should find using
the checkbox, you can turn the axis labels on and off.

Would it be easier if I sent you the file?

Dave

"NevilleT" wrote:

Hi Dave
Sounds interesting. Can I get some more information fron anywhere?


"Dave Curtis" wrote:

Hi Neville,

I do this using a dummy series, linked to a check box. Then I use Rob
Bovey's chart labeller for the dummy series.
Bit difficult to explain, but I have an eaxmple if you like.

Dave

"NevilleT" wrote:

Is it possible to display labels for minor gridlines? I want to try and do
it by using a button to select if they are displayed or not.



  #6   Report Post  
Posted to microsoft.public.excel.charting
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 16
Default minor gridline labels

Hi Dave. Would be very much appreciated. Can you send it to
Thanks

"Dave Curtis" wrote:

entHi,
I'll try and explain in more detail, or I' can email you the file.
Youll' need to download Rob Bovey's free chart labeller utility, which is a
great little add-in.
Assuming you want x-axis labels, I made a dummy series, consisiting of two
columns of numbers. The first contains the axis labels corresponding to your
minor tick marks,(in say C1:C20) the second all being zero, (in say D1:D20).
Add these to your chart as an x-y series to get a series along the x axis.
You can hide the points later.
Add a checkbox and link it to a suitable cell. Assume G1. Then, enter
another series in E1:E20 for the labels, by entering +IF($G$1,C1,"") and copy
down.
So checking the checkbox will turn these labels on and off.
Use Rob's chart labeller to label the dummy series and you should find using
the checkbox, you can turn the axis labels on and off.

Would it be easier if I sent you the file?

Dave

"NevilleT" wrote:

Hi Dave
Sounds interesting. Can I get some more information fron anywhere?


"Dave Curtis" wrote:

Hi Neville,

I do this using a dummy series, linked to a check box. Then I use Rob
Bovey's chart labeller for the dummy series.
Bit difficult to explain, but I have an eaxmple if you like.

Dave

"NevilleT" wrote:

Is it possible to display labels for minor gridlines? I want to try and do
it by using a button to select if they are displayed or not.

  #7   Report Post  
Posted to microsoft.public.excel.charting
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 99
Default minor gridline labels

Done.
Let us know if you received it and how you get on.

Dave

"NevilleT" wrote:

Hi Dave. Would be very much appreciated. Can you send it to
Thanks

"Dave Curtis" wrote:

entHi,
I'll try and explain in more detail, or I' can email you the file.
Youll' need to download Rob Bovey's free chart labeller utility, which is a
great little add-in.
Assuming you want x-axis labels, I made a dummy series, consisiting of two
columns of numbers. The first contains the axis labels corresponding to your
minor tick marks,(in say C1:C20) the second all being zero, (in say D1:D20).
Add these to your chart as an x-y series to get a series along the x axis.
You can hide the points later.
Add a checkbox and link it to a suitable cell. Assume G1. Then, enter
another series in E1:E20 for the labels, by entering +IF($G$1,C1,"") and copy
down.
So checking the checkbox will turn these labels on and off.
Use Rob's chart labeller to label the dummy series and you should find using
the checkbox, you can turn the axis labels on and off.

Would it be easier if I sent you the file?

Dave

"NevilleT" wrote:

Hi Dave
Sounds interesting. Can I get some more information fron anywhere?


"Dave Curtis" wrote:

Hi Neville,

I do this using a dummy series, linked to a check box. Then I use Rob
Bovey's chart labeller for the dummy series.
Bit difficult to explain, but I have an eaxmple if you like.

Dave

"NevilleT" wrote:

Is it possible to display labels for minor gridlines? I want to try and do
it by using a button to select if they are displayed or not.

Reply
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules

Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
minor and major gridlines rafi Charts and Charting in Excel 4 May 29th 09 10:21 PM
minor loss fidelity kringle0220 Excel Discussion (Misc queries) 5 June 9th 08 12:58 PM
Custom gridline - one single gridline at a specific value Barry Guidry Charts and Charting in Excel 3 September 14th 07 07:04 PM
Minor gridlines in Logarithmic scales Plinth Murex Charts and Charting in Excel 2 December 2nd 05 06:06 PM
How to include minor tick labels on logarithmic axes in charts Pete Johannesen Charts and Charting in Excel 1 June 1st 05 04:23 PM


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 11:28 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004-2024 ExcelBanter.
The comments are property of their posters.
 

About Us

"It's about Microsoft Excel"