https://github.com/spert/excel-vba-chart-formatter

The VBA code makes Excel charts pretty. Formatted charts are suitable for publications and presentations
https://github.com/spert/excel-vba-chart-formatter

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The VBA code makes Excel charts pretty. Formatted charts are suitable for publications and presentations

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/spert/excel-vba-chart-formatter
• Owner: spert
• Created: 2021-12-29T14:26:54.000Z (almost 4 years ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-08-25T11:01:56.000Z (about 1 year ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-08-25T12:20:59.908Z (about 1 year ago)
• Language: VBA
• Size: 3.41 MB
• Stars: 4
• Watchers: 0
• Forks: 1
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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README

          
# Excel VBA Chart Formatter

The VBA code in this repository helps make Excel charts visually appealing—ideal for publications and presentations.

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## Overview

Preparing Excel charts for regular publications or presentations can be tedious and time-consuming. Spreadsheets often contain raw data and calculations that are irrelevant to colleagues or editors. This VBA tool automates the routine editorial process of chart formatting.

The program:

- Copies the data from any selected Excel chart to a new worksheet

- Applies consistent formatting automatically

- Allows the creation of one or two chart copies (e.g., for multilingual use)

- Offers two size options: small (e.g., for print) or large (presentation-ready)

- Supports different title placements: inside a text box, as a standard chart title, or with no title

> ⚠️ **Note:** This tool is designed to prettify **simple chart types** (e.g., _line_ and _column_ charts). It may not work correctly with **complex chart types** such as _pie charts_, _radar charts_, or _scatter plots_.

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## Usage

1. **Activate the chart**  

   Click once on the surface of the Excel chart you want to prettify.

2. **Click 'Format chart'**  

   Go to the **Add-ins** menu bar in Excel and click the **Format chart** button.  

   ![Chart Formatter Button](images/img1.png)

3. **Accept trust prompts**  

   Accept any messages related to macro or trust settings.

4. **Customize formatting**  

   A user form will open. Choose your preferred formatting options.  

   ![User Form](images/img2.png)

5. **Click 'Execute'**  

   Press the **Execute** button to start formatting.

6. **View the output**  

   A new worksheet will be created, containing:

   - The formatted chart (or two copies if selected)

   - The cleaned and copied chart data  

   ![Formatted Output](images/img4.png)

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## Installation

1. Download the Excel add-in file (`ChartFormatter.xlam`) from this repository.

2. Open any Excel workbook.

3. Double-click the `ChartFormatter.xlam` file located in the `Install` folder to load the add-in.

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## Technical Info

- The VBA code is compiled into a `.xlam` Excel Add-in file.

- Object-oriented programming principles are applied using VBA **classes**, **types**, and **collections**.

- Tested on **Excel 2016 Professional Plus**.

- Licensed under **GPLv3**. Please review the license terms before modifying or distributing the source code.

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