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Delete data from a chart

You can delete data from a chart, including the corresponding data on the worksheet. Or, you can delete the data series without losing any data on the worksheet or datasheet.

1. In Microsoft PowerPoint, double-click the chart you want to change.

2. Switch to the datasheet. If the datasheet is not visible, click View Datasheet to display it.

3. Do one of the following:

   Delete data from a chart and worksheet

   1. Select the information you want to delete.

   2. Press DELETE.
   3. 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

   1. Double-click the row or column header for the data series that you don't want to show in the chart.
   2. 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.