Reorder animation of data in graph

[Rrrock L]

I have a 5 series combo graph... 3 are bar s, 2 are lines. Currently, my bars
animate first (with wipe up, by series) and then my lines appear. Great
effect when comparing current performance (bars) to targets (lines).

My boss would like the lines appear first and then the bars... I'm stuck on
how to get this done.

 

[Echo S]

Unfortunately the graph animations (by series, category, etc.) don't let you
re-order the animations (as I'm sure you know -- and which is why you're
asking!).

Only way I know to do it is to ungroup the chart and animate the pieces you
need, in the order you need.

To ungroup a chart in 2007, you would Ctrl+X to cut it, then Home | Paste |
Paste Special (or Ctrl+Alt+V) and paste as EMF. Then ungroup the EMF twice.

I'd do this on a copy of the chart or a copy of the slide with the chart so
that you can get back to the chart itself if necessary.