HOW TO: Add a Series to an XY (Scatter) Chart with a Second X-Axis in Excel 2000 (214292)

SUMMARY

When you add a second series to an XY (scatter) chart, the new values are added with respect to the same x-axis values as the first series. This step-by-step article explains how to add a second series to an XY (scatter) chart that uses a second set of x values.

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Add Second Series to Chart

To add a second series to an XY (scatter) chart with a different set of x values, follow these steps:

1. Type the following data into a worksheet:

      A1: 1     B1: 5     C1: -1     D1: -5
      A2: 2     B2: 6     C2: -2     D2: -6
      A3: 3     B3: 4     C3: -3     D3: -8
      A4: 4     B4: 2     C4: -4     D4: -5
      A5: 5     B5: 5     C5: -5     D5: -1
   					

2. Select the range A1:B5. On the standard toolbar, click the Chart Wizard tool.
3. On the list of chart types, click XY (Scatter). Click one of the line charts under Chart sub-type, and then click Next.
4. Click the Series tab, and then click Add. In the X Values box, type =Sheet1!$C$1:$C$5; in the Y Values box, type =Sheet1!$D$1:$D$5. Click Finish.
5. On the chart, click a plotted item, and then click Format Data Series. Click the Axis tab, click Secondary axis, and then click OK.

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