Excel - COLUMN Function Problem - Expert Solution

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I am trying to create a graph from my data, however the option I need to select based on my instructions is not available. "Under the paste icon in the home tab, select paste special, then select new series and categories (x values) in first column"
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Excelchat Expert 27/08/2018 - 01:37
Hi.. Welcome to Got It Pro
User 27/08/2018 - 01:37
hi
Excelchat Expert 27/08/2018 - 01:38
How can I help you today?
User 27/08/2018 - 01:38
I cannot find the option under paste special that I need to proceed in my lab
Excelchat Expert 27/08/2018 - 01:38
ok..
Excelchat Expert 27/08/2018 - 01:38
can you upload your file in here..??
User 27/08/2018 - 01:38
I need to select new series and categories (x values) in first column
Excelchat Expert 27/08/2018 - 01:39
so I can better assist you..
User 27/08/2018 - 01:39
just a moment
User 27/08/2018 - 01:41
im sorry it is not allowing me to attach it
Excelchat Expert 27/08/2018 - 01:42
ok..
Excelchat Expert 27/08/2018 - 01:43
then can you explain step by step what you want to do , I will try to replicate your situation on my computer..
Excelchat Expert 27/08/2018 - 01:46
what option are you trying to find under paste special?
Excelchat Expert 27/08/2018 - 01:48
if you want to see paste special,
Excelchat Expert 27/08/2018 - 01:48
first you need to copy cells ..
Excelchat Expert 27/08/2018 - 01:49
and select cell where do you want to paste..
Excelchat Expert 27/08/2018 - 01:49
and Alt+E key togather..
Excelchat Expert 27/08/2018 - 01:49
and hit E
Excelchat Expert 27/08/2018 - 01:50
sorry hit S..
Excelchat Expert 27/08/2018 - 01:50
Alt+E, S
Excelchat Expert 27/08/2018 - 01:50
Paste Special menu will pop up..
Excelchat Expert 27/08/2018 - 01:51
then you can select whatever you want.. and click OK..
Excelchat Expert 27/08/2018 - 01:51
Do you have any other questions.?

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