Chart Sheets Show Both Charts And Worksheet Data

Excel is a powerful tool for data analysis and visualization. It allows you to create charts and graphs to help you understand and communicate your data. But what if you want to see both the charts and the underlying data at the same time? That's where chart sheets come in.

What Are Chart Sheets?

Chart sheets are a type of worksheet in Excel that are dedicated to displaying charts and graphs. Unlike regular worksheets, chart sheets don't contain any data. Instead, they display the charts that you create in Excel.

Chart sheets can be useful for a number of reasons. For example:

If you want to display multiple charts on the same page, you can create a chart sheet for each chart and then arrange them as needed.
If you want to see both the chart and the underlying data at the same time, you can create a chart sheet and then link it to the source data. This way, any changes you make to the data will be reflected in the chart in real time.
If you want to print a chart without the underlying data, you can create a chart sheet and then print it separately from the rest of the workbook.

How To Create A Chart Sheet

Creating a chart sheet in Excel is easy. Here's how:

Select the chart that you want to move to a chart sheet.
Right-click on the chart and select "Move Chart" from the context menu.
In the "Move Chart" dialog box, select the "New sheet" option and enter a name for the chart sheet.
Click "OK" to create the chart sheet.

Once you've created a chart sheet, you can customize it just like any other worksheet. You can add titles, labels, and other elements to make the chart easier to read and understand.

Linking A Chart Sheet To Source Data

One of the most powerful features of chart sheets is the ability to link them to source data. This allows you to see both the chart and the underlying data at the same time, and any changes you make to the data will be reflected in the chart in real time.

Here's how to link a chart sheet to source data:

Select the chart sheet that you want to link to source data.
Click on the chart to select it.
Click on the "Select Data" button in the "Data" group of the "Chart Tools" tab.
In the "Select Data Source" dialog box, click on the "Edit" button next to the "Chart data range" box.
Select the range of cells that contain the data you want to link to.
Click "OK" to close the "Select Data Source" dialog box.

Now, any changes you make to the data will be reflected in the chart in real time. This can be incredibly useful for data analysis and visualization.

Printing A Chart Sheet

If you want to print a chart without the underlying data, you can create a chart sheet and then print it separately from the rest of the workbook. Here's how:

Select the chart sheet that you want to print.
Click on the "File" tab and select "Print" from the menu.
In the "Print" dialog box, select the "Print Active Sheets" option.
Click "Print" to print the chart sheet.

By default, Excel will print the chart sheet on a separate page from any other worksheets in the workbook. This can be useful if you want to create a report or presentation that includes multiple charts.

Conclusion

Chart sheets are a powerful tool for data analysis and visualization in Excel. They allow you to see both the charts and the underlying data at the same time, and can be customized and printed just like any other worksheet. Whether you're creating reports, presentations, or just analyzing data for your own use, chart sheets can help you get the most out of Excel.

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