Using a formula as an axis label on an x-y scatter chart

I have a report with an x-y scatter chart and I want to be able to use a Formula Field (called xAxisLabel) in the x axis label. In the Chart Options | Title tab there is a place to enter the text you want for the X-Axis label, how do I include the Formula Field in this text. I have tried the following but each time the text I've entered as the X-Axis label is displayed instead of the result of the Formula Field .
@xAxisLabel
So for example if the Formula Field xAxisLabel returns the text 'ng/ml' I want the x axis label to be 'ng/ml' not ''

hi,
You can't paste the formula field in Chart Options -> Titles tab.
Workaround is
Obviously, you need to empty the X-axis text.
Adjust the "Chart Frame" height manually up such that some space is available at the bottom of the chart.
Then Place a text box manually at the bottom of the chart and Drag the formula field into text box.
Ensure "Can Grow" option is checked for that text box.
Regards,
Vamsee

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