Microsoft Graph: Y-Axis Categories Appear in Reverse Order

ID: Q81036

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Graph for Windows version 3.0

SUMMARY

If you create a bar chart in Microsoft Graph version 3.0, which ships with Microsoft Word for Windows version 2.0, the chart displays the y-axis categories in reverse order compared with the data sheet.

Note: This behavior also occurs in Microsoft Excel for Windows versions prior to 3.0.

MORE INFORMATION

To display the y-axis categories in the same order as the data sheet, use the following steps:

1. Select the y-axis. From the Format menu, choose Scale.

2. Select the following three options:

   a. Value (Y) Axis Crosses Between Categories
   b. Categories in Reverse Order
   c. Value (Y) Axis Crosses at Maximum Categories

REFERENCES

"Microsoft Graph User's Guide," version 3.0, pages 87-90

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Last Reviewed: September 10, 1996