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robdan
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How can i see data labels in all part of the charts?

Hi,  

as you can see, the small charts do not show the data label inside. Is there a way to fix this? I would like to avoid using Total Labels (because i would have the same issues when adding a legend)


Thanks!

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@robdan 

This means that you are using a stacked bar chart.

For this type of chart, there is simply no option to have the label outside because each part is on top of the other.

The most you can do is to enlarge the chart and reduce the font size of the label.

And accept the fact that for the very small parts, the label may not appear.

Note: Regardless of your technical question, stacked bar charts are very difficult to read and are not recommended for use.

I am attaching a link to my article on the subject.

https://www.madeiradata.com/post/home-experiments-and-stacked-bar-graphs

If this post helps, then please consider Accepting it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

 

Regards,
Rita Fainshtein | Microsoft MVP
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-fainshtein/
Blog : https://www.madeiradata.com/profile/ritaf/profile

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Ritaf1983
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Hi @robdan 
There is no place for the label inside the small columns.
Change labels position to "outside end"

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If this post helps, then please consider Accepting it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

 

Regards,
Rita Fainshtein | Microsoft MVP
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-fainshtein/
Blog : https://www.madeiradata.com/profile/ritaf/profile

@Ritaf1983 thanks for the feedback, what if i don't have as an option Position outside? i only have inside

@robdan 

This means that you are using a stacked bar chart.

For this type of chart, there is simply no option to have the label outside because each part is on top of the other.

The most you can do is to enlarge the chart and reduce the font size of the label.

And accept the fact that for the very small parts, the label may not appear.

Note: Regardless of your technical question, stacked bar charts are very difficult to read and are not recommended for use.

I am attaching a link to my article on the subject.

https://www.madeiradata.com/post/home-experiments-and-stacked-bar-graphs

If this post helps, then please consider Accepting it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

 

Regards,
Rita Fainshtein | Microsoft MVP
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-fainshtein/
Blog : https://www.madeiradata.com/profile/ritaf/profile

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