| 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:
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Select the chart, then choose Chart Options from the Edit menu and click Labels. |
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Tip: You can also double-click the chart legend, if there is one. |
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Make sure the Legend checkbox is selected. |
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Select the options you want. |
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Click a circle to position the legend in relation to the chart. |
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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:
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Double-click the chart legend, click Label, and deselect the Legend checkbox. |
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