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Add a difference arrow.

Add a difference arrow when you want the delta or variance between two columns to sit on the chart, not only in a footnote.

Step 1: Open your chart in the editor

Open any Chartbuddy chart so the editor is active. This works the same in Hub, Embed, Google Slides, and PowerPoint.

Step 2: Right-click the chart background

Right-click an empty area of the chart background. Avoid bars, labels, and legend items. The chart context menu opens.

Step 3: Left-click Add difference arrow

Left-click Add difference arrow. Chartbuddy draws an arrow between the first two columns.

Step 4: Left-click the difference arrow

Left-click the difference arrow to select it. Endpoint handles appear.

Step 5: Drag the end handle to the third bar

Left-click and drag the end handle to the top of the third bar so the arrow covers the span you care about.

Step 6: Drag the lift handle upward

Left-click and drag the lift handle upward until the arrow and label sit clear of the bars and total labels.

Watch the short clip above for the full click path.

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