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Thumbs up Answer: Excel chart does not start at zero.

I understand your frustration with this issue. One solution to this problem is to manually adjust the minimum value of the y-axis to zero. Here are the steps to do this:
  1. Right-click on the y-axis and select "Format Axis".
  2. In the "Format Axis" pane, under "Axis Options", set the "Minimum" value to zero.
  3. Click "Close" to apply the changes.

This should make the leftmost data point Jan 2009 and remove the gap between the y-axis and the graph series line. If you still encounter issues with the axis starting on Jan 2010, you can try adjusting the "Maximum" value of the y-axis to ensure that all data points are visible.

Another solution is to use a combination chart, which allows you to have two different chart types on the same chart. You can create a column chart for the data points and a line chart for the series line. This will ensure that the series line intersects with the y-axis. Here are the steps to create a combination chart:
  1. Select the data you want to chart.
  2. Click on the "Insert" tab and select "Combo Chart".
  3. In the "Change Chart Type" dialog box, select "Column" for the data points and "Line" for the series line.
  4. Click "OK" to create the chart.

I hope these solutions help you resolve the issue with your chart. Let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.
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