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Excel - why use a logarithmic scale in a chart?
I understand how to change the scale on the value axis to logarithmic, I am
just not sure why I would do so. |
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Excel - why use a logarithmic scale in a chart?
Usually helpful when:
a) Trying to plot exponential series (such as in calculus, some physics, etc) b) Trying to distort data so your customers don't see how badly your company is losing money *grin* -- Best Regards, Luke M "Polly" wrote in message ... I understand how to change the scale on the value axis to logarithmic, I am just not sure why I would do so. |
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Excel - why use a logarithmic scale in a chart?
If in your chart you have some large numbers and use a linear scale, you
won't see differences in small numbers. try, for example a series like 1 2 1.00E+05 2.00E+05 Plot the series on a linear scale (& see whether you can see the difference between the first two points), then change it to log. -- David Biddulph "Polly" wrote in message ... I understand how to change the scale on the value axis to logarithmic, I am just not sure why I would do so. |
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