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Moving Groups of Data Labels at One Time
Summary: Having problems working with data labels in your charts? That’s not unusual; here’s an idea of an add-in that could help you manage those labels better. (This tip works with Microsoft Excel 97, Excel 2000, Excel 2002, Excel 2003, and Excel 2007.)
Harry is looking for a way to select a group of data labels and move them, all in one operation. The problem is that Excel won't allow you to select and move a group of data labels, which means you need to adjust them individually.
Until such time as Microsoft decides to make working with chart labels more flexible, the best solution is to get a free Excel add-in called XY Chart Labeler, written by Rob Bovey. You can find the utility here:
http://appspro.com/Utilities/ChartLabeler.htm
Tip #2420 applies to Microsoft Excel versions: 97 2000 2002 2003 2007
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