You can delete data from a chart, including the corresponding data on the worksheet. Or, you can delete the data series (data series: Related data points that are plotted in a chart and originate from datasheet rows or columns. Each data series in a chart has a unique color or pattern. You can plot one or more data series in a chart. Pie charts have only one data series.) without losing any data on the worksheet or datasheet (datasheet: A table included with a chart that provides sample information showing where to type your own row and column labels and data.).
- In Microsoft PowerPoint, double-click the chart you want to change.
- Switch to the datasheet. If the datasheet is not visible, click View Datasheet
to display it.
- Do one of the following:
Delete data from a chart and worksheet
- Select the information you want to delete.
- Press DELETE.
- To return to the slide, click outside the chart.
Delete a data series from the chart without deleting the corresponding data from the worksheet or datasheet
- Double-click the row or column header for the data series that you don't want to show in the chart.
- To return to the slide, click outside the chart.
Note If you want to put the data series back in the chart, double-click the row or column header again.
