Linking the chart title to a cell
You can create dynamic text within a chart by linking the text element to a worksheet cell.If your chart does not already have the title displayed you can use Add Chart Element > Chart Title to insert one.
To create the link select the chart title and using the formula bar enter the cell address of the cell you want to link to.
You can also enter the = sign and then use your mouse to select the cell and the address will automatically be entered.
Now when the contents of B1 changes the charts title will automatically update..
The above technic can be applied to other text elements within a chart.
- Primary horizontal axis title
- Primary vertical axis title
- Secondary horizontal axis title
- Secondary vertical axis title
- Datalabels
- Value axis Display Units label
- Depth axis title
To create the link select the chart title and using the formula bar enter the cell address of the cell you want to link to.
You can also enter the = sign and then use your mouse to select the cell and the address will automatically be entered.
Now when the contents of B1 changes the charts title will automatically update..
The above technic can be applied to other text elements within a chart.
- Primary horizontal axis title
- Primary vertical axis title
- Secondary horizontal axis title
- Secondary vertical axis title
- Datalabels
- Value axis Display Units label
- Depth axis title
To create the link select the chart title and using the formula bar enter the cell address of the cell you want to link to.
You can also enter the = sign and then use your mouse to select the cell and the address will automatically be entered.