Section 7 - Editing Chart Titles and Text

In Excel XP, in order to edit text on your chart:

• Double-click on the text you wish to edit.
  


• The Format Data Series dialog box appears.
  

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• To change the font size and style, click on the Font Tab.
• To change the background, click on the Patterns Tab. This tab allows you to change the fill, the border, apply patterns and shadows.
• To change the text alignment, click on the Alignment Tab. This tab allows you to change the text alignment and orientation. (e.g., horizontal, vertical, diagonal)

In Excel XP or MAC Excel 2004, to change the text on the chart, select it. A text box appears around the outside border of the text.

• Double-click on the text to select it. A blinking cursor appears next to the highlighted text.

• Type your new text.
• When you finish typing, click in the non-text area of the chart to apply the changes.