How to add lines between stacked columns/bars [Excel charts]
The image above shows lines between each colored column, here is how to add them automatically to your chart.
- Select chart.
- Go to tab "Design" on the ribbon.
- Click "Add Chart Element" button.
- Click "Lines".
- Click "Series Lines".
Lines are now visible between the columns.
How to change line thickness
- Click once on one line between columns to select them all.
- Go to tab "Format" on the ribbon.
- Click on arrow to display all Shape Styles.
- Select a line thickness and color.
- Hovering over a line and the chart shows a preview in real time.
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