Selecting Chart Elements
Just as creating a chart begins with selecting data, applying advanced formatting begins with selecting a chart element—the title, series, area, legend, or whatever you want to format.
When you rest your pointer on a chart element, a ScreenTip appears telling you which item you’re about to select. After you select an element, handles appear to confirm the selection—although in some cases these handles might be difficult to see. If you’re not sure what you selected, or if you just want to see what elements are available for formatting, you can open the Chart Objects list. This drop-down list enumerates most of the elements of the current chart that you can format. You can select a chart element directly from the list or ...
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