Interactive Chart With No Macros
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This tip presents a highly interactive workbook, without a single macro. The workbook allows you to select two U.S. cities, and then displays a comparison chart for the following variables.
- Temperature
- Precipitation
- Percent Sunshine
- Wind
You can download the workbook and examine how it's done. Hint: It's done with named ranges and worksheet controls.
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