- On Chart, choose Format Chart--Chart Area--Plot.
Chart--Format Chart--Chart Area--Plot appears.
- Complete one of the following steps:
- To set the background for the entire plot area, in Area Including Axes, choose Background.
- To set the background for the client area only, in Area Within Axes, choose Background.
The color picker appears.
- The background color or image appears in Background on Chart--Format Chart--Chart Area--Plot.
To apply the color to the plot, choose Finish.