Formatting a Chart in Excel

Issue/Question

How do I customize a chart?

Environment

  • Excel 2016

Resolution

  1. Select the chart.
  2. Switch to the Format tab.
  3. Select Format Selection to reveal the Format Chart Area task pane.
  4. Click (menu button next to Chart Options).
  5. Select the desired section of the chart you want to modify.
  6. Change the sub-options as desired.
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