This is the print version of this page. All content is copyright Indezine.com 2000-2026.
Definitions and resources for terms and techniques used in the world of presentations
See Also:
PowerPoint and Presenting Notes
PowerPoint and Presenting Glossary
Presentations Glossary in alphabetical order:
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
N |
O |
P |
Q |
R |
S |
T |
U |
V |
W |
X |
Y |
Z
Any typical column chart contains two sets of data, one set shows as the Series within your charts, and the other set ends up representing the Categories. By default, the Series show up as the Legend (and columns) within the chart. Categories on the other hand constitute the groups of these individual columns.
To learn more, choose your version of PowerPoint. If we do not have a tutorial for your version of PowerPoint, explore the version closest to the one you use.
Switch Series and Categories for Charts in PowerPoint 2013
Switch Series and Categories for Charts in PowerPoint 2011
Tutorial Code: 10 05 07
Previous: 10 05 06 Change Order of Chart Data Series in PowerPoint
Next: 10 05 08 Creating Charts Using Existing Excel Data in PowerPoint
Filed Under:
C
Tagged as: 10-05, Chart Data, Charts and Graphs, PowerPoint Tutorials
Comments Off on Chart Data: Switch Series and Categories for Charts in PowerPoint
Typically the Data Series of a chart in PowerPoint is displayed in the exact sequence in which it is contained within the Excel sheet. If you want to change the order of the Data Series within the chart, you access the Excel sheet containing the chart data and reorder the columns representing the Data Series.
To learn more, choose your version of PowerPoint. If we do not have a tutorial for your version of PowerPoint, explore the version closest to the one you use.
Change Order of Chart Data Series in PowerPoint 2013
Change Order of Chart Data Series in PowerPoint 2011
Tutorial Code: 10 05 06
Previous: 10 05 05 Hiding Chart Series and Categories in PowerPoint
Next: 10 05 07 Switch Series and Categories for Charts in PowerPoint
Filed Under:
C
Tagged as: 10-05, Chart Data, Charts and Graphs, PowerPoint Tutorials
Comments Off on Chart Data: Change Order of Chart Data Series in PowerPoint
In PowerPoint, the entire chart data that shows up in the form of series and categories is actually stored within an Excel sheet. These series and categories may show up on your chart in different ways depending upon the chart type. Almost any chart type, even if it is not a column chart, compares one set of values with another.
To learn more, choose your version of PowerPoint. If we do not have a tutorial for your version of PowerPoint, explore the version closest to the one you use.
Hiding Chart Series and Categories in PowerPoint 2013
Hiding Chart Series and Categories in PowerPoint 2011
Tutorial Code: 10 05 05
Previous: 10 05 04 Adding and Deleting Chart Series and Categories in PowerPoint
Next: 10 05 06 Change Order of Chart Data Series in PowerPoint
Filed Under:
C
Tagged as: 10-05, Chart Data, Charts and Graphs, PowerPoint Tutorials
Comments Off on Chart Data: Hiding Chart Series and Categories in PowerPoint
When you add a new chart in PowerPoint, you will see that it has its roots in Excel. All chart data is also stored within an Excel sheet. When you edit chart data within Excel, the process may not be limited just to changing the values. You may also need to add a new Series or Category. If we use a column chart as an example, Series within your Excel sheet show up as the columns. Categories on the other hand are essentially a set of series.
To learn more, choose your version of PowerPoint. If we do not have a tutorial for your version of PowerPoint, explore the version closest to the one you use.
Adding and Deleting Chart Series and Categories in PowerPoint 2013
Adding and Deleting Chart Series and Categories in PowerPoint 2011
Tutorial Code: 10 05 04
Previous: 10 05 03 Edit Chart Data in PowerPoint
Next: 10 05 05 Hiding Chart Series and Categories in PowerPoint
Filed Under:
C
Tagged as: 10-05, Chart Data, Charts and Graphs, PowerPoint Tutorials
Comments Off on Chart Data: Adding and Deleting Chart Series and Categories in PowerPoint
When you insert a new chart in PowerPoint, you might notice that an instance of the Excel sheet containing some dummy data for your chart pops up within PowerPoint. You then change the data within that instance of the Excel sheet to auto-update the chart on your slide. However, this Excel instance that stores your data has no separate existence. There’s no separate Excel sheet that contains your data. In fact, this Excel sheet is stored within your PowerPoint presentation itself.
To learn more, choose your version of PowerPoint. If we do not have a tutorial for your version of PowerPoint, explore the version closest to the one you use.
Edit Chart Data in PowerPoint 2016
Edit Chart Data in PowerPoint 2013
Edit Chart Data in PowerPoint 2011
Tutorial Code: 10 05 03
Previous: 10 05 02 Chart Data Table Options in PowerPoint
Next: 10 05 04 Adding and Deleting Chart Series and Categories in PowerPoint
Filed Under:
C
Tagged as: 10-05, Chart Data, Charts and Graphs, PowerPoint Tutorials
Comments Off on Chart Data: Edit Chart Data in PowerPoint
Microsoft and the Office logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.