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    Hi,
    I admit charting is not my forte. I am trying to create a waterfall chart whereby my first column is a number, all the columns in between represent the changes to that number, and the last column is the new number (so the columns in between show the increases/decreases to the original number by category arriving at the new end number). I would also like the incremental change bars to show the dollar amount and percentage change if possible and would love it if there was a way for the bars to be one color for an increase and another for a decrease. I'd also like the first and last bars to show the dollar amounts (no percentages) and be a different color from the incremental bars. I was given the attached chart formatting from a co-worker, but don't know how to actually manipulate that data into the chart I need. I have an example of the old chart, but it's kind of a mess so I'm hoping I can figure out how to improve it. Appreciate the help!
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    Re: Chart showing change from first column

    I had some trouble understanding the template you posted.

    Have you tried creating the chart from scratch using any of the good tutorials on the internet (http://peltiertech.com/excel-waterfa...bridge-charts/ is one example, or put "excel waterfall chart tutorial" into Google)? That might be easier than trying to edit the existing chart.
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    Re: Chart showing change from first column

    Ok - so I've got my waterfall chart created, but am unsure how to add % change as an additional data label. Any ideas?

    For anyone else reading this to solve their own waterfall issue, here is the site I used to create mine: https://www.ablebits.com/office-addi...hart-in-excel/
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    Re: Chart showing change from first column

    The easiest way, for those with pre 2013 versions of Excel, is to use Rob Bovey's free XY chart labeler add-in (www.appspro.com under free utilities).

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    Re: Chart showing change from first column

    Perfect, now I've got everything I need. Thank you for your help, I've added reputation.

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