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Bar charts in specific order?

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    Bar charts in specific order?

    I've just stated using charts this week.

    I'm displaying 4 shift figures per week
    lets name them shift 1 shift 2 etc. On the bar chart they are displayed in the order which is populated from the range selected so first is shift 1 then shift 2.

    BUT what I would like if possible and not messing with my data range is, the graph to automatically display the highest bar first then second highest bar second and so on.
    so this would obviously vary from week to week, and it would look neater

    Can this be done??

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    Re: Bar charts in specific order?

    I think the only way is to sort your data first (either ascending or descending). Feel free to prove me wrong though.

    Use a filter and set it to either ascending or descending. The chart will update automatically. (Provided you have automatic calculation turned on.)

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    Re: Bar charts in specific order?

    by the sounds of it then i'm going to need a macro, as the sheet is filled out with a macro using a cell offset during the week. And the sheet where the graph data comes from would be hidden as it's on a separate sheet.
    I'll leave the thread open for a couple of days to see if anyone can think of another way around??? Might be worth me uploading the sheet too?

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    Re: Bar charts in specific order?

    I can have a look at the worksheet if you wish.

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    Re: Bar charts in specific order?

    Here is a copy from my workbook, The book is far too big to put on so I've copied the sheet over.
    Attached Files Attached Files

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    Re: Bar charts in specific order?

    I don't know how to do it, sorry... :\

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    Re: Bar charts in specific order?

    Ok, Thanks for your time though.
    Much appreciated!

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    Re: Bar charts in specific order?

    you can't change the series order from week to week
    Josie

    if at first you don't succeed try doing it the way your wife told you to

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    Re: Bar charts in specific order?

    Ok, thanks guys much appreciated

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