X Axis Dates Not Displaying

jpf5911

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I have a simple three column sheet where the rows represent dates. The dates are not in perfect calendar intervals (12/31/15, 12/30/16, 12/29/17) but when I create a graph the axis displays the dates as 12/01/15, 12/01/16, 12/01/17.

I have tried setting the axis type to "Text axis" but that does not work. It seems to cram all the labels into the left margin of a text box and it also moves the data points proportionately to the left.

This problem is much-discussed on the web, but I can't find the solution. Format Text Axis does not solve the problem.

Thanks,

J
 

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This is what I get using your dates.

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