# How to Change Axis Values Microsoft Excel

> To change axis values in Microsoft Excel, select your chart, click the plus sign, and open the Format Axis pane via Axis and Primary Horizontal. Next, go to the Axis Options tab, choose Text Axis or Date Axis based on your data type, and click Close to apply the changes.

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Apps: Microsoft, Excel
Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. Select the chart you want to customize (click on the chart or press Ctrl + A).
2. Click the plus sign and select "Axis", then "Primary Horizontal" to open the Format Axis pane.
3. In the Format Axis pane, go to the "Axis Options" tab to adjust the X-axis settings.
4. Choose "Text Axis" or "Date Axis" based on your data type.
5. Click "Close" to apply the changes.