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Sugar40
Nov 09, 2023Copper Contributor
Stock Chart making
Hi, Please help me. How to create a multiple stock bar in one chart?
NikolinoDE
Nov 10, 2023Gold Contributor
In Excel 365, you can create a multiple stock bar chart to compare several stocks or entities within the same chart. Here's how you can do it:
- Prepare Your Data: Arrange your stock data in columns. Typically, the leftmost column contains the categories or labels (e.g., dates), and subsequent columns contain the stock values for each category.
- Select Data: Highlight the entire dataset, including labels and values.
- Insert Chart: Go to the "Insert" tab on the Excel ribbon.
- Choose a Stock Chart:
- Click on the "Recommended Charts" or "Insert Chart" option.
- In the list of available chart types, select the "Stocks" or "High-Low-Close" chart.
- Adjust the Chart:
- Once the chart is created, you might need to adjust the chart layout or design.
- Right-click on the chart, and choose "Format Chart Area" or "Format Data Series" to customize colors, titles, and additional chart settings.
- Legend and Labels:
- The legend should automatically show different stocks represented by different colors. Adjust the legend if necessary.
- Add titles and labels to ensure clarity in your chart.
- Finalize and Save:
- Review the chart to ensure all stocks are properly represented.
- Save the chart in your Excel workbook.
This process allows you to display multiple stocks in a single stock chart, making it easier to compare their performance over a specific period. The text and steps were edited with the help of AI.
If the data is not formatting correctly or the chart isn't showing the way you intended, double-check the data arrangement and chart type selection to ensure accuracy.
Additional Links: Create a chart from start to finish
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