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    Need graph to show alphanumeric values as Y axis labels with Date as Z axis labels

    Apologies if this has been answered on here already, but I couldn't find anything in a quick search.

    Attached file Alphanumeric axis.xlsx shows monthly performance against twenty four possible Grades (Levels 1 - 8, each with of "A" "B" and "C" subgrades).

    I assigned numeric values to each Grade and produced the Performance Graph.

    The vertical axis lists the range of numeric values. But I want it to show the 24 Grades as the labels.

    And on the Horizontal axis, I want it to show only the Date.

    Any guidance - and ideally solutions - will be appreciated.

    Ochimus

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    Re: Need graph to show alphanumeric values as Y axis labels with Date as Z axis labels

    Use single row for category labels rather than the 2 you current have.

    Add dummy series, as xy-scatter, then link data labels to cells.
    Use this free addin
    http://www.appspro.com/Utilities/ChartLabeler.htm
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    Re: Need graph to show alphanumeric values as Y axis labels with Date as Z axis labels

    Andy,

    Many thanks for the prompt solution. Graph is almost exactly what I need.

    I have to work out how to change the discrete orange squares with a single "line", but the quick concern is with the "Add On"

    Would every user need it on their PCs? Could be a problem if they aren't allowed to change any programmes on their machines.

    Ochimus

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    Re: Need graph to show alphanumeric values as Y axis labels with Date as Z axis labels

    Only the creator of the chart needs the addin.
    You can do it manually
    http://www.andypope.info/tips/tip001.htm

    Jon Peltier has just blogged about the various ways to address linking data labels to cells.
    http://peltiertech.com/apply-custom-...harted-points/

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    Re: Need graph to show alphanumeric values as Y axis labels with Date as Z axis labels

    Andy,

    Apologies for the delayed acknowledgment, but had to pop into hospital shortly after posting the query.

    Ochimus

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