link data label to callout in chart

[lizH707]

Hello,  I am using a X-Y scatter chart to make a historical chart (for genealogy).  I have the "event" (such as birth)  in A column, the date in B (x axis), and a 0 (for y axis).  This is what FamilySearch video says to do.  I'm stuck with "linking" my column A "event" to be "inserted" in my callout shape.

I am about to give in and purchase a ready-made Timeline that's available, but thought I'd ask first

Thank you,  Liz

[#2]

@lizH707 Perhaps like in the attached workbook?

Add data labels and format them such that they pick up the "values from cells" in column A and to "show leader lines". Set the label border to a solid line. Then you can drag your events "boxes" to your liking. The leader lines will automatically follow.

[#3]

can't figure out how to add data labels.

[#4]

@lizH707 Perhaps the article in the attached link will help.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/add-or-remove-data-labels-in-a-chart-884bf2f1-2e29-454e-8...