#### How to outline the plot area

1. Navigate to the Plot section of Format Chart.
2. Select Visible in Outline for either the Area Including Axes or the Area Within Axes.
3. To change the outline attributes, choose Area Format to see the options shown in Figure 16-9. Use the settings to modify the outline.

Figure 16-9 Outline options in Area Format
4. When you are done, close Area Format, then choose Finish on the chart builder to save your changes.