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Module 5 - Spreadsheets
Lesson 6 - Index Creating Charts

Section 6 - Editing a Chart Type

In Excel XP or MAC Excel 2004, to edit an existing chart:

  • Select the chart you wish to change.
  • The Chart Toolbar will appear. (If the Chart Toolbar does NOT appear, use View / Toolbars to select it.)

    • Chart Toolbar

    Everything you need to modify your chart can be found on the Chart Toolbar.

    1. The Chart Objects menu- This menu allows you to select the part of the chart that you wish to modify.

    2. Format Chart Area- Here you can change the pattern, font and properties of your chart.

    3. Chart Type- This button allows you to change the type of chart after it has already been made.

    4. Legend- This button allows you to either show or hide the legend.

    5. Data Table- Allows you to show the data table.

    6. By Row button- This sorts your chart by rows.

    7. By column button- This sorts your chart by columns.

    8. Angle Clockwise- Here you can angle your chart in a clockwise direction.

    9. Angle Counterclockwise- Here you can angle your chart in a counterclockwise direction.
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