David Goldstein February 2019 ASK an Expert Responds David Goldstein February 2019

Q: How do I adjust the frequency of X axis labels? Jacob Managing Labels Q: How do I adjust the frequency of X axis labels? Jacob

Managing Data Q:It is often easier to load lengthy datasets as many rows rather than many columns (because spreadsheets are typically built that way). Is there a way to tell the chart software to reverse the rows and columns for how it creates series? Jeff

Adding Text to a Chart Q: I am trying to create a pretty simple bar graph and I would like to include a note about each bar. The note is in a row in an excel spreadsheet. Samantha

Adding Text to a Chart Q: I am trying to create a pretty simple bar graph and I would like to include a note about each bar. The data takes up 3 columns in an excel spreadsheet. The note that corresponds to the data is in column C. Samantha

Adding a Legend Q: I am using a Bar Mekko where I have colored each bar by geographic region (5 regions). I'd like the legend to reflect the colors of each region. Tedd

Adding a Legend Q: I am using a Bar Mekko where I have colored each bar by geographic region (5 regions). I'd like the legend to reflect the colors of each region. Tedd

Company Colors & Font Q: How can I download my company's standard palette and font into Mekko Graphics so that my charts match the rest of my presentation? Georgiann

Applying Cell Colors Q: Is there any option to link the color of the cell to the bars of the chart? Gabriela

Excel Formatting Q: If I created a chart and like the formatting I did, how do I seamlessly copy that formatting onto another chart in Excel? Kayla

Chart Animation Q: How do I animate a Mekko Graphics chart in PowerPoint? I use the stacked bars to tell a story and don’t want to show the punch line too soon. Brandon 20 40 60 80 Current Year Products 20 Services 40 Next Year Products 25 Services 45 70

Chart Animation Q: How do I animate a Mekko Graphics chart in PowerPoint? I use the stacked bars to tell a story and don’t want to show the punch line too soon. Brandon

Resources Learn more about how to use Mekko Graphics to improve your charts. For questions or product feedback, email me at david@mekkographics.com. Charts Videos Blogs & Support Visit The Power of Mekko Charts to learn how to use marimekko and bar mekko charts Visit All About Cascade Charts to learn how to use the different types of cascade charts Download our chart gallery with more than 200 charts Watch a recorded version of the full training webinar for step-by-step instructions on how to make each chart type Watch short videos on key chart types, analytical enhancements and productivity boosters Use our Chart of the Week blog for inspiration Visit our Build Your CQ blog for tips and tricks to improve your charting proficiency Use Ask an Expert from the Mekko Graphics ribbon or on our website if you’re struggling to find the right chart for your data