Remove a column but not data table entry

[ClaireP]

Hi there,

I have a column chart in Excel with 5 columns plotted and a data table below
to show the values. I would like to remove 2 of the columns from the graph
but NOT from the data table itself.

Is this possible? When clicking delete on the columns in the graph, it
removes the entry in the data table too.

Thanks
Claire

 

[Luke M]

Instead of deleting the column, you could try formatting the column to have
no fill and no border. It will still take up phsyical space (but since you're
using a data table, this might be preferred to avoid mis-alignement), but it
won't be visible.

 

[ClaireP]

Thanks Luke, that was going to be my option in case deleting the column
wasn't possible. Thanks for confirming this for me.
Claire

 

[trip_to_tokyo]

In EXCEL 2007 hiding the columns (right click a column and select Hide) will
remove the data from the graph without removing the data from the Workbook.

Please hit Yes if my comments have helped.

Thanks.

 

[Tushar Mehta]

You may also want to create your own data table.
Custom Chart Table
http://www.tushar-mehta.com/excel/newsgroups/data_table/index.htm

Hi there,

I have a column chart in Excel with 5 columns plotted and a data table below
to show the values. I would like to remove 2 of the columns from the graph
but NOT from the data table itself.

Is this possible? When clicking delete on the columns in the graph, it
removes the entry in the data table too.

Thanks
Claire

Regards,

Tushar Mehta
Microsoft MVP Excel 2000-present
www.tushar-mehta.com
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