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    How to show stacked column with different size data

    Hi, I'm trying to create a stacked column graph with data that ranges from 0.2 to 900. Visually the smaller data figures like 0.2 comes out too small and smushed, I'd like to make it show as a thicker bar, how can I do this? I tried playing around with the Format Axis to change the major/minor units, but that doesn't seem to work. Can someone help? Below is the data.

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    A Comp B Comp C Comp E Comp F Comp Total
    2012 2 2
    2013 5 0.8 6
    2014 5 0.3 5
    2015 5 0.2 0.3 6
    2016 5 0.4 5
    2017 5 100 0.5 106
    2018 600 600
    2019 -
    2020 900 900
    Total 627 900 100 1 1 1,630

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    Re: How to show stacked column with different size data

    It would be nice to see your working model, but without seeing it, the first thing that comes to mind...

    Format Axis and check Logarithmic scale
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    Re: How to show stacked column with different size data

    Here's the model, I tried the logarithmic scale but then the larger numbers disappear?

    Book12.zip

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    Re: How to show stacked column with different size data

    a log scale won't work too well with stacked columns. you might want to try a different type-maybe xy scatter instead of stacking the data if not, you'll have to rescale the actual data to make your smaller data visible
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    Re: How to show stacked column with different size data

    If I create another table that is rescaled, is there a way to have the chart pick up 1 table for the columns, and another table for the data labels? Or do I have to create the chart with the rescaled table and manually overwrite the data labels?

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    Re: How to show stacked column with different size data

    you need to overwrite the data labels-you can link them to the original value cells

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    Re: How to show stacked column with different size data

    OK thanks for your help, if I can link them then it shouldn't be a problem.

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