Microsoft KB Archive/50437

Creating a Chart from Noncontiguous Columns PSS ID Number: Q50437 Article last modified on 02-26-1993 PSS database name: W_eXceL

2.00 2.01 2.10 3.00 | 2.20 2.21 3.00

WINDOWS | OS/2

Summary:

To create a chart from noncontiguous columns, do the following:

Using a Mouse

 * 1) Highlight the column containing the row headings, including the blank cell above the headings.
 * 2) Hold down the CTRL key while highlighting the column or columns with the numbers.
 * 3) Press the F11 key, or select the Chart icon (version 3.0).

Using the Keyboard

 * 1) Highlight the column containing the row headings, including the blank cell above the headings, using the arrow keys while holding down the SHIFT key.
 * 2) Press SHIFT+F8
 * 3) Highlight the column of numbers. If there is more than one column of numbers, repeat steps 2 and 3.
 * 4) Press the F11 key.

Reference(s):

“Microsoft Excel Reference Guide,” versions 2.x, pages 136-138

“Microsoft Excel User’s Guide,” version 3.0, pages 404-406

Additional reference words: 2.00 2.0 2.01 2.1 2.10 2.2 2.21 2.20 3.00 3.0 xlchart

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