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Double Line Chart (different number of data on x axis)

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    Double Line Chart (different number of data on x axis)

    I have a problem with chart that needs to represent 2 data tables with 2 lines. First table consists of dates (everything is in columns) and numbers (around 900 rows of data). Second table is identically structured with a difference of only having 5 rows of data.

    I've thought if I create first chart that somehow second line (second table data) would find exact dates on x axis from table one and that line 2 would be correctly positioned.
    Maybe my explanation is a bit confusing so attached file should help.

    BTW I've tried many different combinations and nothing. Finally I've concluded that my approach is not right.

    Thanks.

    DoubleLineChart.xlsx
    Last edited by Jovica; 07-30-2013 at 03:11 AM.

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    Re: Double Line Chart (different number of data on x axis)

    Dear Jovica,

    in that case you need to take a XY-scatter chart rather than a line chart.
    When adding a second series to a line chart, Excel assigns the 1st data point of series 2
    to the 1st point in series 1, the 2nd data point of series 2 to the 2nd point in series 1...

    Switching to a scatter chart, enables you to assign both, the X- and the Y-values for all of your series.
    Attached please find your sample converted to XY scatters.
    More free chart samples can be found at: Excel Charts

    Regards

    Holger

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    Re: Double Line Chart (different number of data on x axis)

    That helped. Thanks you.

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