Special Edition Using® Microsoft® Office Word 2003

Creating and Using Custom Chart Types

Word allows you to create custom chart types of your own—in essence, reusable chart Templates that are at your fingertips whenever you need them. Custom Chart Types allow you to create sophisticated chart designs and use them consistently in all your business diagrams. In the following sections, you'll learn how to create them, how to use them, and how they can fit into your corporate graphic design strategies.

Creating a Custom Chart Type

Earlier, you learned that you can use the Chart Type dialog box to choose from two sets of built-in charts: standard types and custom types. Custom chart types are similar to templates in Word: They bring together a collection of styles and settings that you can use over ...