Stacked Column Chart with True Percentages in Excel
Stacked column charts in Excel can be visually misleading—especially when the vertical axis doesn’t start at 0%! In this tutorial from Tryit Learnit, you’ll learn how to create a stacked column chart and adjust the vertical axis to display accurate percentages for a true visual representation 📉.
You'll learn how to:
Insert a stacked column chart from your data
Use the chart launcher and formatting options 🎯
Add data labels for better clarity
Spot misleading scale issues (like auto-scaling to 75%!)
Reset the minimum axis value to 0% for transparency 📏
💡 Great for reporting, data presentations, or anyone who values visual accuracy.
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