How to Angle Text in Excel 2013 Graph

Displaying your text vertically may not be an orientation you use often, but it can be useful in certain circumstances. In this article, we will show you how to angle text in Excel 2013 graph.

To start, select the cell(s) containing the text you want to display vertically. The text in the group of cells now resides in a single cell. You can choose either Merge & Center or Merge Cells per your preference.

Next, go to the Home tab and click the Merge button in the Alignment section of the ribbon. This can be helpful if you use row headers that cover several rows. In the screenshot below, we angled our column headers clockwise.

Once you have merged the cells, you can apply the alignment by choosing one of the top two options for Angle Counterclockwise or Angle Clockwise. To do this, go to the Home tab and click the Orientation button in the Alignment section of the ribbon.

You can quickly rotate the text to an angle counterclockwise or clockwise using these settings. Using an angle for your text can be visually pleasing, especially for column and row headers.

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to angle text in Excel 2013 graph:

1. Select the cells containing the text you want to angle.

2. Go to the Home tab and click the Merge button in the Alignment section of the ribbon.

3. Choose one of the top two options for Angle Counterclockwise or Angle Clockwise.

4. Apply the alignment by clicking the Orientation button in the Alignment section of the ribbon.

By following these steps, you can easily angle text in Excel 2013 graph to fit your preference. This can be a useful feature to use when creating visualizations and charts in your spreadsheet.

How to angle text in excel 2013 graph