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using range names in graphs

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    using range names in graphs

    hello there,

    I am creating graphs and I'd like to define the series in it through name ranges
    I tried writting the names for each of the series, and although it seems to work (it does show the range when I write the name) when I finish editing ranges name, x and y values it says the formula contains an error and the range names are taken as text...

    it's quite basic, but I can't work it out --- any hints?


    thanks a lot

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    Re: using range names in graphs

    Hi,

    you'll need to include the file name or the sheet name when you enter the range name for the series.

    In the formula bar, make sure you see:

    =SERIES(sheet1!$A$1,'FileName.xls'!LabelRangeName,'FileName.xls'!DataRangeName,1)

    or in the Source Data dialog box make sure that the Values are defined like this:

    ='FileName.xls'!DataRangeName

    and in the labels field:

    ='FileName.xls'!LabelRangeName


    hth

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