Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated February 26, 2022)
This tip applies to Excel 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003
Excel makes changing chart types of an existing chart a breeze. You can change chart types by following these steps:
Figure 1. The Chart Type dialog box.
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