Combining Charts in Microsoft Excel

Showcase Your Data Through Engaging Excel Charts

Learn how to combine two or more Excel charts into a single chart, with the option of adding a secondary axis.

Quick Example

CHART TOOLS DESIGN >> Type group >> Change Chart Type

Add a secondary axis

Adding a secondary axis allows two sets of data, of very different magnitudes, to be graphed on the same chart

  • Without a secondary axis

  • With a secondary axis

Customize the Chart by utilizing the CHART TOOLS-FORMAT tab

a.) Change the color of the bars

  • CHART TOOLS FORMAT >> Shape Styles >> Presets

b.) Change the color of the chart's background

  • CHART TOOLS FORMAT >> Shape Styles >> Shape Fill

c.) Change the color of the chart's border

  • CHART TOOLS FORMAT >> Shape Outline >> Gold Accent 4

d.) Change the Shape Effect of the chart

  • CHART TOOLS FORMAT >> Shape Styles >> Shape Effects >> Bevel >> Soft Round

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