Excel® 2013 On Demand

Changing a Chart Layout and Style

Excel’s pre-built chart layouts and styles can make your chart more appealing and visually informative. Start by choosing the chart type that is best suited for presenting your data. There are a wide variety of chart types, available in 2-D and 3-D formats, from which to choose. For each chart type, you can select a predefined chart layout, style, and color to apply the formatting you want. If you want to format your chart beyond the provided formats, you can customize a chart. To change a chart design, you can use layout, style, and color options on the Design tab under Chart Tools or use the Chart Styles button (New!) (one of three) in the upper-right corner of the chart.

Change a Chart Layout

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