Show Grand Total In Pivot Chart At Top
Have you ever created a pivot chart in Excel and wanted to see the grand total at the top of the chart? It can be frustrating to have to scroll all the way to the bottom of the chart to see the total. Fortunately, there is a way to show the grand total at the top of the chart.
Step 1: Create the Pivot Chart
The first step is to create the pivot chart. Select the data you want to use for the pivot chart and go to the Insert tab. Click on the PivotChart button and select the type of chart you want to use.
Step 2: Add the Grand Total to the Pivot Table
The next step is to add the grand total to the pivot table. Go to the Design tab and click on Grand Totals. Select the option to show the grand total for rows and columns.
Step 3: Move the Grand Total to the Top of the Pivot Table
Now that the grand total is added to the pivot table, we need to move it to the top. Go to the Design tab and click on Report Layout. Select the option to show the grand total at the top of the table.
Step 4: Refresh the Pivot Chart
After making these changes to the pivot table, the pivot chart will not automatically update. You need to refresh the pivot chart to see the changes. Right-click on the pivot chart and select Refresh.
Step 5: Move the Grand Total to the Top of the Pivot Chart
Now that the grand total is at the top of the pivot table, we need to move it to the top of the pivot chart. Click on the pivot chart and go to the Design tab. Click on the Move Chart button and select the option to move the chart to a new sheet. This will allow you to make changes to the chart without affecting the pivot table.
Step 6: Add the Grand Total to the Pivot Chart
The final step is to add the grand total to the pivot chart. Click on the pivot chart and go to the Design tab. Click on Add Chart Element and select the option for Data Labels. Click on the Data Labels and select the option for Total.
Conclusion
By following these simple steps, you can show the grand total at the top of your pivot chart. This can be a time saver and make your pivot chart easier to read. Give it a try and see how it works for you!