Ampler Charts lets you hide series from a chart — and show them again — without deleting the data, so you can focus a chart on the series that matter.
Quick answer: Select and right-click one or more series and click Hide series; to bring them back, right-click the chart and select Show hidden series.
How to use it
Right-click a series to hide it; unhide from the chart menu.
- Select and right-click on one or more series.
- Click Hide series.
- To unhide all series, right-click the chart and select Show hidden series.
The hidden series is removed from view but kept in the data, so it can be shown again at any time.
When to use it
Hide a series to focus a chart on the ones that matter — for example to show a subset on one slide — without losing the underlying data.
How consultants use it
Building a focused view from a fuller dataset is a common presentation move. Three habits apply:
- Focus the view: only the series that matter for the point are shown
- Keep the data: hiding is presentational — nothing is deleted
- Show again when needed: hidden series are restored in one click
Hiding series builds a focused chart without losing the data.
Tips & best practices
- Hide series to focus a chart for a specific slide or point.
- Remember hiding isn’t deleting — the data is retained.
- Show hidden series again when the fuller picture is needed.
Availability
Part of Ampler Charts, included in Ampler for PowerPoint and the Ampler Suite, on Windows desktop PowerPoint.
Frequently asked questions
How do you hide a series from a chart in PowerPoint?
Select and right-click the series in Ampler Charts and click Hide series. The series is removed from view but kept in the data.
How do you show hidden series again?
Right-click the chart and select Show hidden series.
Does hiding a series delete its data?
No. Hiding is presentational — the data is retained and the series can be shown again in one click.
Why hide a series instead of deleting it?
To focus a chart on the series that matter for a particular point while keeping the full dataset available.