To open the Chart Area Format dialog boxA chart area is a container component that includes all chart components.
The following methods are used to set up parameters of chart area formatting: quick and advanced setup.
To quickly set up chart area parameters, use the Chart side panel tab.
The tab enables the user to set up border and fill parameters of the chart area.
To execute advanced setup of chart area format parameters, use the Chart Area Format dialog box.
NOTE. Chart area can be set up in the Chart Area Format dialog box only in the desktop application.
To open the Chart Area Format dialog box
The following settings are available in the Chart Area Format dialog box:
See below examples of charts with only border set up (left), and with defined fill, changed area border and configured indents (right):
See also:
Setting Up General Chart Parameters | Setting Up Chart Components