You can add background color, an outline, and change the line style of the chart elements shown in Figure 21‑40.
Figure 21‑40 Parts of the chart included in Chart Area
To set the formatting attributes for these chart elements, access the Chart Area section of Format Chart. Figure 21‑41 shows the location of Chart Area and the chart element sections.
Figure 21‑41 Formatting the area of a chart
Figure 21‑42 highlights Chart Area in the navigation section of Format Chart. The navigation section for other chart types differs.
Figure 21‑42 Navigating to a bar chart’s Chart Area
