Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #1   Report Post  
sbigelow
 
Posts: n/a
Default Arrow on a line chart as a marker


Is there a way to add indicators such as an arrow on a line chart? For
example, say I have a cell that contains, "N" and the date next to it
(the date is my label for the x axis). I want the "N" to be referenced
on the line chart as an arrow. Basically pointing to a spot on the line
chart. Thank for your help in advance.


--
sbigelow
------------------------------------------------------------------------
sbigelow's Profile: http://www.excelforum.com/member.php...o&userid=27906
View this thread: http://www.excelforum.com/showthread...hreadid=474641

  #2   Report Post  
Jon Peltier
 
Posts: n/a
Default

Using an arrow is not too reliable, because shapes aren't tied to points in the
chart, and they move around sometimes at random. What you could do is add a data
label to a point, as follows. Select the series then the point (two single clicks).
Press the shortcut Ctrl+1 to format the point, and on the Data Labels tab, add a
data label, using any of the options (Series Name is fine). Select the label (two
single clicks), then click on the text to get a cursor flashing in it. Replace the
text of the label with something meaningful, perhaps just the "N" from the indicator
cell.

- Jon
-------
Jon Peltier, Microsoft Excel MVP
Peltier Technical Services
Tutorials and Custom Solutions
http://PeltierTech.com/
_______

sbigelow wrote:
Is there a way to add indicators such as an arrow on a line chart? For
example, say I have a cell that contains, "N" and the date next to it
(the date is my label for the x axis). I want the "N" to be referenced
on the line chart as an arrow. Basically pointing to a spot on the line
chart. Thank for your help in advance.



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
Change line in Chart JeroenM Charts and Charting in Excel 4 October 26th 05 08:07 AM
Line chart from multiple worksheets Paul B. Charts and Charting in Excel 2 September 21st 05 11:46 PM
Creating a line chart with two X-axes!! JaVaughn Excel Discussion (Misc queries) 1 June 30th 05 01:36 PM
Line chart - date line association gone mad! Johannes Czernin Charts and Charting in Excel 5 January 17th 05 08:48 PM
pivot table multi line chart souris Charts and Charting in Excel 2 December 7th 04 03:56 AM


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 09:14 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"