Set value of horizontal axis (X-axis)

Axes provide quantitative and categorical scales used to label and assign values to the visual objects on a chart. The X-axis represents the different categories and the Y-axis has a scale and indicates the units of measurement. Here's what you need to know about setting up the horizontal (X) axis in most chart types.

  1. In the upper-right corner, click EDIT.

  2. In the right-hand sidebar, click Data Series.

  3. In the Series tab, click the X-axis title to access the dropdown menu.

  4. Select a series you want to set as the X-axis.

Set value of horizontal (X) axis in Scatter and Bubble charts

For Scatter and Bubble chart types, setting the horizontal axis is done in the individual series section.

  1. In the upper-right corner, click EDIT.

  2. In the right-hand sidebar, click Data Series.

  3. In the Series tab, click the series you want to edit.

  4. From the X dropdown, select the column you want to set as the horizontal (X) axis for that particular series.