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Creating 3D Charts

It is possible to create 3D charts in Excel.

Not all 3D charts have to actually have a third dimension (and have a third axis).

3D charts will often have three axes corresponding to the height, width and depth of the chart.

3D Bar Chart

You can also select (Chart > 3D View) to display the 3D view dialog box.

You can change the rotation of the charts as well as the elevation and perspective

Rotating Charts

When a 3D chart is active you can select (Chart > 3D View) to display the 3D View dialog box

 (View > 3D View) dialog box

The sample chart displayed in the dialog box shows the result of the current settings.

Things to Remember

Excel does not support 3D combination charts.

The maxiumum number of data points on a 3D chart is 4,000.