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May 11, 2017
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Edit Data in Graph Tool After Creating Graph / Pie Chart

  • May 11, 2017
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I know how to generate a graph or pie chart, but I am unable to find a way to edit the info after creating it.

Imagine that I create a 40/60 pie chart, close the initial dialogue window, and then receive data indicating that the pie chart needs to be 30/70 or 20/20/60.

Is there a way to adjust an existing chart, or is my only option to delete the chart (and all formatting I may have added) and start over?

    Correct answer Doug A Roberts

    select the graph.

    object > graph > data

    the data window should reopen unless the graph is no longer a graph for some reason.

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    AndrewC1264
    Known Participant
    February 10, 2021

    So... havenu't used graphs in Illustrator in ages.

     

    I customize my toolbar to include the graph tool - it was hiding somewhere - but that's how it goes when there are so many tools.

     

    But when I dupcliate an existing pie chart and change the data to crete a second chart, when I apply the updated data, it shoots part of the graph off to the right - destroying my graph.

     

    Nice feature Adobe.

     

    Shown in the attached - 77% pie created, copied to the right, data updated to 75% - when applied - it shoots part of the graph off to the right.

     

    Again, nice feature Adobe.

     

    Nice to see our subscription money is being put to such good use with active beta testing and you have us - the users - find the bugs and crap in your software.

     

    I'm not being paid to fix you crap - you fix it. Immediately. I need this report done by noon tomorrow.

    Monika Gause
    Community Expert
    Monika GauseCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    February 10, 2021

    Please don't attachscreenshots. Embed them in your post.

    barbara_a7746676
    Community Expert
    barbara_a7746676Community Expert
    Community Expert
    May 11, 2017

    One reason that a graph could no longer be a graph is if it has been ungrouped. It's usually not necessary to ungroup a graph because you can edit parts of the graph with the Direct Selection tool or with the Group Selection tool.

      Doug A Roberts
      Community Expert
      Doug A RobertsCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      May 11, 2017

      ungroup, that's it. i was thinking it'd be expand...

      Doug A Roberts
      Community Expert
      Doug A RobertsCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      May 11, 2017

      select the graph.

      object > graph > data

      the data window should reopen unless the graph is no longer a graph for some reason.

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