How to Create Interactive Charts with Checkboxes in Excel

in this video, we will learn how to create an interactive chart with checkboxes in Excel. We'll start with an Excel sheet that includes columns for Month and Sales A. Follow these steps to add interactivity to your charts:

Insert Checkboxes: Go to the Developer tab, click on the Insert option, and select the checkbox from the Form Controls. Adjust the checkbox and drag it to other cells as needed.

Link Checkboxes to Cells: Right-click each checkbox, select Format Control, and specify the linked cell.

Create a Dynamic Sales Column: Apply the formula =IF(D2, B2, NA()) in the dynamic sales column and drag it down to fill all cells.

Insert the Chart: Go to the Insert tab, click on Recommended Charts, select your desired chart type, and click OK.

Adjust Chart Data: Right-click on the chart, select the Select Data option, click Edit, choose the dynamic sales column data, and click OK.

Your interactive chart is now ready! Clicking any checkbox will toggle the corresponding data series in the chart. You can also customize the chart design to fit your preferences. Watch the video to see the entire process in action!

[gordoncooper]

With the new insert checkbox feature you no longer need the Linked Cell column.😉