We discuss a comment on a previous post stating that the text of labels on the vertical axis of graphs must be horizontal by discussing the pros and cons of four possible positions for these labels.

How to Plot Two Things on the Same Y Axis in Excel. Properly formatted charts and graphs can help you grasp the patterns and trends hidden within the raw data of an Excel spreadsheet.

In this graph the intervals on the bottom axis are unequal, making it difficult to read. Scales should either start at zero, or be concertinaed (squashed) as shown in the y-axis in the above graph.