Switch chart rows and columns in Google Sheets
Open the existing chart editor and use Switch rows / columns. After the chart updates, enter exactly "Switched" in E2. Keep the source table unchanged.
Verified by PhilisAbout 60 secondsOpen the existing chart editor and use Switch rows / columns. After the chart updates, enter exactly "Switched" in E2. Keep the source table unchanged.
Step-by-step
Select the targetOpen the existing chart editor and use Switch rows / columns.
Complete the next actionAfter the chart updates, enter exactly "Switched" in E2.
Apply the changeKeep the source table unchanged.
Shortcut or faster method
Select the target cell, type or paste the formula in the formula bar, then press Enter.
Expected result
The chart remains connected to A1:C5 and E2 records that rows and columns were switched.
Common mistake
Applying the change to more rows, columns, or cells than the task specifies.
Troubleshooting
Re-select E2 and repeat the final action. The chart remains connected to A1:C5 and E2 records that rows and columns were switched.
Example spreadsheet data
This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.
| Month | Revenue | Orders | Orientation | |
| Jan | 120 | 12 | ||
| Feb | 180 | 16 | ||
| Mar | 150 | 14 | ||
| Apr | 220 | 20 |
Video transcript
- Open the prepared Monthly performance spreadsheet.
- Select the target. Open the existing chart editor and use Switch rows / columns.
- Complete the next action. After the chart updates, enter exactly "Switched" in E2.
- Apply the change. Keep the source table unchanged.
- The chart remains connected to A1:C5 and E2 records that rows and columns were switched.