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Numbers: Make a graph that's attached to data that is constantly being added to?

I want to be able to add a row onto a table, throw some new data on the row, and then have my graph automatically update to include the new row of data. Is there a way to have my graph include any new data in my table without having to edit the graphs data reference every time?

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Posted on Jan 20, 2020 3:16 PM

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Jan 23, 2020 7:29 PM in response to The2nd

Hi Samuel,


Row 1 of my Table 1 is a Header Row.

Select whole columns by clicking on the column label A, then shift-clicking on the column label B.

After you insert the graph, click on Edit Data References to see this:


Click away from the table to dismiss Edit Data References.

Add another row of data and click on Edit Data References.



The new data are included.

What are you doing that is different?


Regards,

Ian.



Jan 24, 2020 2:57 PM in response to Yellowbox

I really appreciate your help Ian.


I am still not figuring it out. I am sure it is something simple I am missing, I am just new to Numbers.


Here is the actual table I am using:


Then I select both columns by 'shift-clicking':



Then I insert the pie graph I want:


Next I check the data reference:

Last I add an additional row of data, and recheck the data reference:


as you can see it didn't include the new row of data in the graph.

Is there anything you see that I may be doing wrong?


Thanks again,


Samuel

Numbers: Make a graph that's attached to data that is constantly being added to?

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