Adding and formatting a chart legend

A chart legend lists each data series in the chart along with a sample of the color and pattern used for each series.

Note: You must use the chart legend to change the color, pattern, or other attributes of the data plotted in the chart. If you don't want a legend in your final chart, hide it.

To add or change a chart legend:
1 Select the chart, then choose Chart Options from the Edit menu and click Labels.
Tip: You can also double-click the chart legend, if there is one.
2 Make sure the Legend checkbox is selected.
3 Select the options you want.
Click a circle to position the legend in relation to the chart.
For area, stacked area, line, X-Y line, scatter, and X-Y scatter charts, you can display data points with a symbol. To use the symbol in the legend, select Use Symbol.

To hide the legend:
Double-click the chart legend, click Label, and deselect the Legend checkbox.

Related topics

  Adding and formatting chart text
Adding graphics and type to charts
Formatting the chart data
Types of charts

 
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