If I need a data table, I simply construct one in the worksheet adjacent to the chart, and link cells in my table to the original data. Then I can format the table any way I want.

I have a bar chart with a data table below.
The default excel bar chart puts the Y Axis data in reverse order to want I want.
When I change the Y Axis data around by reversing the order, it also reverses the data table order as well. So it is around the wrong across ways.
Y Axis
2001
2002
2003
2004
Default – X Axis Data Table >> 2004 / 2003 / 2002 / 2001
What I want for Data Table>> 2001 / 2002 / 2003 / 2004

What I want is the X Axis around the other way, while the Y stays the same.
But they appear to be linked and default to either depending on whether you reverse one or not.
Any solutions.
Cheers Bill
(Shaky) Christchurch
New Zealand

Good catch, thanks! That’s what I meant to say, but it came out wrong. I’ve corrected the protocol.

The second series should be a XY type:

Says:
“Right click on the second series, choose Chart Type, and select the line type with straight lines connecting the markers.”

Should Say:
Right click on the second series, choose Chart Type, and select the XY type with straight lines connecting the markers.