XL98: Changing the Chart Type Changes the X-Axis (184842)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 98 Macintosh Edition
This article was previously published under Q184842

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Excel, when you change the chart type, the scale of the category (X) axis may also be changed.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs when you select a series and change its chart type. Changing the chart type for a series is different from changing the chart type for a group of data points. Based on the chart type you select, the "Value (Y) axis crosses between categories" check box may be cleared in the Format Axis dialog box.

WORKAROUND

To work around this behavior, follow these steps:

  1. Select the x-axis in the chart.
  2. On the Format menu, click Selected Axis, and then click the Scale tab.
  3. Click to select the "Value (Y) axis crosses between categories" check box, and then click OK.
For additional information about this problem in earlier versions of Microsoft Excel, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

110856 XL: Changing Chart Type Changes X-Axis

REFERENCES

For more information about chart types, click Contents And Index on the Help menu (or on the Balloon Help menu if you are using a version of the Macintosh operating system earlier than 8.0), click the Index button in Microsoft Excel Help, type the following text

chart types, changing

and then click Show Topics. Select the "Select a different chart type" topic, and click Go To. If you are unable to find the information you need, ask the Office Assistant.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/11/2002
Keywords:kbbug kbchart kbualink97 KB184842
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