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how can I make a chart with the x-axis in logarithmic scale. the built in
function makes the y-axis log
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Hi,

You need to use the xy scatter chart type if you want an x-axis log scale.

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how can I make a chart with the x-axis in logarithmic scale. the built in
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Where do I set log scale for x-axis on scatter plot

"Andy Pope" wrote:

Hi,

You need to use the xy scatter chart type if you want an x-axis log scale.

Cheers
Andy

Doris wrote:
how can I make a chart with the x-axis in logarithmic scale. the built in
function makes the y-axis log


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Double click the x axis. This should display the format dialog.
On the Scale tab is the option for Log scale (very similar to y axis
method).

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Where do I set log scale for x-axis on scatter plot

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Hi,

You need to use the xy scatter chart type if you want an x-axis log scale.

Cheers
Andy

Doris wrote:

how can I make a chart with the x-axis in logarithmic scale. the built in
function makes the y-axis log


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Andy Pope, Microsoft MVP - Excel
http://www.andypope.info


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Never mind, I found it. Thanks so much
doris

"Andy Pope" wrote:

Hi,

You need to use the xy scatter chart type if you want an x-axis log scale.

Cheers
Andy

Doris wrote:
how can I make a chart with the x-axis in logarithmic scale. the built in
function makes the y-axis log


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http://www.andypope.info

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