EXCEL - Chart even if cells are hidden

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 Benj -
Hello,
I would like to create a chart based on hidden cells.

Here’s how I proceed:
- When the cells are not hidden, I create my chart in the usual way.
- I place my chart over columns that will not be hidden.
- Then I hide my cells.

However, the information within my chart (not the chart window itself) disappears.

Does anyone know how to keep the chart visible while hiding the cells that I used to create it?

PS: I am working on Excel 2003 in English.

Thank you for your help
Configuration: Windows XP Internet Explorer 7.0

2 réponses

Fabrice Gibbon
 
Good evening everyone.
I see that this question was asked a long time ago but I couldn't find any answer. So I started looking for the right solution and I am pleased to share it with everyone.
I found a trick in Office 2010.
You select the chart. With the right mouse button, choose "Select Data". In the window that opens, click on the option "Hidden and Empty Cell Settings". Then, you can check the box "Show data from hidden rows and columns". Now click OK.
Go back to your sheet and hide the columns you want.
Wow, the chart is still visible!
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Pils35
 
Thank you
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riton
 
Thank you!
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Metalcross
 
You're welcome!
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Manu27
 
Thank you very much. Same question, same answer. It's still relevant today! ;o)
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manet61
 
Hello,

The simplest way is to create the chart and then drag it over the cells you don’t want to be seen. The columns containing the values can be narrowed in width to avoid overflowing the chart.

See you!
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jo.bat
 
You select the chart,
Tools/Options menu
you uncheck Plot only visible cells
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