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In a PowerPoint column chart, axes are typically positioned on the left and bottom sides of the plot area. However, there may be scenarios where your chart axes cross each other within the plot area rather than be located on its edges.
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Crossed Axes for Charts in PowerPoint 2013
Crossed Axes for Charts in PowerPoint 2011

Tutorial Code: 10 08 09
Previous: 10 08 08 Add Secondary Value Axis to Charts in PowerPoint
Next: 10 09 01 Chart Legend in PowerPoint
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Sometimes your data type may require a second axis. The sample data that we took for this tutorial pertains to the average temperature and rainfall in London across the 12 calendar months of a year.
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Add Secondary Value Axis to Charts in PowerPoint 2013
Add Secondary Value Axis to Charts in PowerPoint 2011

Tutorial Code: 10 08 08
Previous: 10 08 07 Reposition and Hide Axis Labels in PowerPoint
Next: 10 08 09 Crossed Axes for Charts in PowerPoint
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If your chart data values are not so much different from each other, the chart created using this data will not help your audience to differentiate the series representing those values.
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Set Minimum and Maximum Values on Value Axis in PowerPoint 2013
Set Minimum and Maximum Values on Value Axis in PowerPoint 2010
Set Minimum and Maximum Values on Value Axis in PowerPoint 2011

Tutorial Code: 10 08 03
Previous: 10 08 02 Axis Titles in PowerPoint
Next: 10 08 04 Tick Marks in PowerPoint
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A chart title of course is something that describes your chart. And PowerPoint charts do have an option to use a placeholder to contain this chart title. However, before you go ahead and use this option, you must decide if you need this Chart Title placeholder or not.
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Chart Title in PowerPoint 2013
Chart Title in PowerPoint 2011

Tutorial Code: 10 07 01
Previous: 10 06 05 Label Options for Chart Data Labels in PowerPoint
Next: 10 08 01 Axis Titles in PowerPoint
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Tagged as: 10-07, Chart Title, Charts and Graphs, PowerPoint Tutorials
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Data Labels that you add to your PowerPoint charts can be enhanced by exploring Format Data Label options. These options include Label Options to edit the content, the position, and the format of Data Labels.
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Label Options for Chart Data Labels in PowerPoint 2013

Tutorial Code: 10 06 05
Previous: 10 06 04 Change Callout Shapes for Data Labels in PowerPoint
Next: 10 07 01 Chart Title in PowerPoint
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