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Add a secondary axis in Google Sheets

Create a combo chart from A1:C5. In Customize > Series, place the Margin % series on the right axis. Do not change any values.

Verified by JosephineAbout 60 seconds
Quick answer

Create a combo chart from A1:C5. In Customize > Series, place the Margin % series on the right axis. Do not change any values.

Step-by-step

1

Select the targetCreate a combo chart from A1:C5.

2

Apply the changeIn Customize > Series, place the Margin % series on the right axis.

Shortcut or faster method

Use the menu path shown in the video and keep the target range selected until the change is applied.

Expected result

A combo chart uses A1:C5 and displays Margin % on the right axis.

Common mistake

Changing the source values while applying the formatting or structure change.

Troubleshooting

Re-select A1:C5 and repeat the final action. A combo chart uses A1:C5 and displays Margin % on the right axis.

Example spreadsheet data

This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.

MonthRevenueMargin %
Jan12000.25
Feb15000.28
Mar17000.3
Apr19000.32

Video transcript

  1. Open the prepared Practice spreadsheet.
  2. Select the target. Create a combo chart from A1:C5.
  3. Apply the change. In Customize > Series, place the Margin % series on the right axis.
  4. A combo chart uses A1:C5 and displays Margin % on the right axis.