What's a Callout in Excel?

A callout is a type of text box that also includes a line for pointing to any location on the document. A callout is helpful when you need to identify and to explain parts of a picture. 3. Move the crosshair to where you want the callout to point.

How do you do a callout in Excel?

Follow these steps:
  1. On the chart, select the data point that you want a "callout" associated with. ...
  2. Right-click the selected data point and choose Add Data Labels. ...
  3. Click the data label twice. ...
  4. In the Formula bar, enter the text you want used for the label. ...
  5. Click outside the data label; it should now appear as desired.

What is callout used for?

A callout is an explanation in a specific area of an example or image that helps explain what it's describing using an arrow, line, or number. A callout is often used in publishing, such as books, manuals, technical specifications, and other technical materials.

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