Insert a Pivot Chart Straight From Data Source

You have tried out Pivot Charts and have created one from an existing Pivot Table. Did you know that you can insert a pivot chart straight from the data source?

See how you can do this in just a couple of steps.

Download excel workbookInsert-a-Pivot-Chart-Straight-from-Data-Source.xlsx

STEP 1: Select your data source. Go to Insert > Charts > PivotChart > PivotChart

STEP 2: Select Existing Worksheet and pick a spot to place your Pivot Chart on. Click OK.

STEP 3: Let us quickly setup our Pivot Chart. Set the following:

Axis: Region and Year

Values: Sales

You now have your Pivot Chart straight from the data source!

How to Insert a Pivot Chart Straight From Data Source

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