Charts

Add a secondary axis

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In Excel, you can add a secondary axis to your chart to show different values than the original axis.

  1. Select a chart to open Chart Tools.

  2. Select Design > Change Chart Type.

  3. Select Combo > Cluster Column - Line on Secondary Axis.

  4. Select Secondary Axis for the data series you want to show.

  5. Select the drop-down arrow and choose Line.

  6. Select OK.

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