The EASY Way to Get a Dropdown to Switch Between Charts - Only 1 Formula and NO Macros!

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🎯 You'll love how easy it is to impress your colleagues with this stunning dropdown list chart - Impressive dashboard style chart switching with only one formula and no coding
📒 There is a really easy way to get a dropdown to switch between charts in Excel - and this Excel drop down list training video shows you how. If you want to use a dropdown to switch between charts in Excel (drop-down chart) then an active x combo box control is a great option. This drop down to switch charts has a few advantages that I will show you. Creating dynamic charts in excel using a drop-down list is much simpler than you might think. To switch between charts with a dropdown list all you need is a table with the SUMIFS formula and a chart running off that table. To change the chart from the dropdown list you simply link the SUMIFS function to the active x combo box change chart drop-down list result.
In this video I will show you how to add drop down list in excel and use an excel dropdown to switch between charts - creating an Excel dynamic chart using drop down list. You will learn how to make drop down lists in excel and how to use the SUMIFS Excel function in the process of creating this Excel dropdown list chart. Once you’ve watched this tutorial you’ll easily be able to use a dropdown list to switch between charts in Excel.
🕑 Video Timings:
00:00 Start
00:12 Demonstration
01:17 Method Overview
03:24 Dropdown List Setup
10:18 Linking Data to Dropdown
14:18 Chart Setup
In this Excel tutorial, I'm diving straight into creating a dynamic dashboard chart linked to a dropdown box, and guess what? We'll accomplish this with just one Excel formula, no coding required. Let's get started.
We're building a sleek dashboard-style setup here. Imagine having a dropdown menu where you select a region, and boom! Your chart updates automatically to display sales and profit by month. Efficient, right? So, what's on the agenda?
First up, I'll walk you through structuring your data table. The key is to make it dynamic, allowing any additional data to seamlessly integrate into your dashboard. No need to stress about the complexity of your data; as long as it's chartable, we're good to go.
Next, we'll craft the chart itself. It's pretty straightforward, picking up data and formatting it to look sharp. We'll utilize the SUMIFS formula, the star of the show here, to dynamically sum up sales based on selected criteria.
Now, onto the dropdown box magic. We'll create a professional-looking dropdown using ActiveX combo boxes, linking it to our data and ensuring it outputs to the right cell. No muss, no fuss.
But wait, there's more! We'll merge cells for the chart title, ensuring it updates along with your selections. Plus, I'll share a neat trick for scaling down large numbers on the chart to keep things tidy.
Feeling like a chart pro yet? Let's wrap it up with some final touches. We'll format the chart, adjust axes labels, and clean up the appearance. And guess what? We're done, folks!
But hold on, here's a bonus tip: Want to take your dashboard to the next level? Hide the formula bar and headers, and you've got yourself a sleek, professional dashboard ready for action.
And the best part? The entire spreadsheet is yours to download, absolutely free. So, work through this tutorial at your own pace, experiment with your data, and create charts that suit your needs.
Let's dive deeper into your Excel journey. Armed with the expertise gained from this tutorial, you're now poised to revolutionize the way you handle data in Excel. Imagine effortlessly creating dynamic dashboards that not only look sleek but also provide real-time insights at your fingertips.
Bid farewell to the days of wrestling with complex code-our one-formula approach streamlines the process, ensuring that you achieve results quickly and efficiently. But don't stop here; practice is key to mastery. Download the complimentary spreadsheet provided and continue honing your skills.
Whether you're a seasoned Excel veteran or just starting to explore its capabilities, there's always room to grow. Experiment with different data sets, customize your charts, and discover new techniques to elevate your spreadsheets.
And guess what? This is just the beginning. Stay tuned for more tutorials, where we'll delve deeper into advanced Excel functionalities, unlocking even greater potential. So, keep pushing the boundaries, keep exploring, and keep excelling. Your Excel journey awaits-let's make every spreadsheet remarkable. See you in the next video!

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[@liztrama]

Thank you very much for such an informative video. I follow along with you and complete a dynamic chart.

[@Up4Excel]

Excellent, glad to hear you got your dynamic chart working 👍

[@marceljunioregondi5594]

Thank you John still following loads of your tutorials and making work at lot easier. Also getting me noticed in the office. Thank you once more.

[@Up4Excel]

Great to hear that Marcel. My key aim is to show how you can get better results in less time. Glad to hear you're getting noticed in the office...hopefully promotion soon hey 👍

[@marceljunioregondi5594]

@@Up4Excel hopefully.

[@miu_kee]

Wonderful, that was a great tutorial!

[@Up4Excel]

Thank you! Great to hear that 👍

[@dgitson]

Thanks for the demonstration

[@Up4Excel]

No problem!

[@marceljunioregondi5594]

Loved this I do disease surveillance and I think this will really come in handy in displaying trends. Thanks a bunch.

[@Up4Excel]

Great stuff, glad it helps you. You might like this one too if you want 2 linked dropdowns: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWWUh3ysht2InM0

[@johnborg5419]

Thanks John. That was nice. :)

[@Up4Excel]

Thanks for your support John 👍

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[@AhmedHassan-im6cq]

good tutorial

[@Up4Excel]

Glad you think so! I've got a video series out in the next few weeks that will do this with dependent dropdown lists so you can narrow down your search when you have multiple criteria.