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How to set the chart background color

  1. On Chart, choose Format Chart--Chart Area.
  2. Chart--Format Chart--Chart Area appears.
    My 01-13-06 PDF file shows Edit Chart; I'll double check all procedures during final editing pass to see if changes.

  3. Choose Background.
  4. The color picker appears.

  5. Use the color picker to select or create a background color:
    • To use one of the basic colors, select a colored square.
    • To use a gradient color, choose Gradient, then use Gradient Editor to select a start color, end color, and rotation for the gradient pattern.
    • To use a custom color:
      1. Choose Custom Color.
      2. Color appears.

        Color displays the basic colors and any custom colors you define.
      3. To create a custom color, choose Define Custom Color.
      4. Color expands to show a custom color picker.

      5. Use the color picker to create a custom color, or use the color setting fields in the lower right to define a color.
      6. Choose Add to Custom Colors.
      7. The color appears in the Custom color list.
      8. To use the new color as a background color, select it, then choose Finish.
    • To use a background image, choose Image, then use Open to navigate to and select the image to use.
    • To use a transparent background, on the color picker, use the Opacity scroll tool to set the opacity to 0, then press Enter.
    The background color or image appears in Background on Chart--Format Chart--Chart Area.
  6. To apply the color to the chart, choose Finish.

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