How to Plot Multiple Data Series on a Single Excel Scatter Plot?

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To plot multiple data series on a single Excel scatter plot, ensure you have three columns: x, y1, and y2. Select the entire data range from the x values to the last y value before inserting the scatter plot. This method allows for both data series to be displayed simultaneously, with distinct colors for each series. If the second plot overwrites the first, it indicates that the data selection was incomplete. Following these steps will successfully create a scatter plot with both series visible.
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I was watching this YT film about plotting on Excel.



I copied the numbers from the film into an Excel sheet and plotted x against y1 and got a blue coloured plot.

Then I plotted x against y2 and plotted a chart again. Though a second red coloured plot did not appear as in the film. Instead my original plot vanished and the second plot appeared, but again in blue.

How do I have both the x against y1 in blue, and the x against y2 in red on the same scatter plot?

Thank you.
 
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A scatter plot of 2 lines requires 3 columns. x, y1, y2
 
Try this,

Make a selection (drag the mouse) from the header of X0 the upper left corner to Y2n, the lowermost right datacell. Then insert graph, scatter plot. That should do it.
 
Thanks Guys!
 
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