The Chart Area is essentially populated with various chart elements. In other words, the entire chart is contained within the Chart area. When you insert a chart, the position of the Chart Area on the slide depends upon the layout of the slide. If your slide layout is Blank, then the Chart Area is located at the center of the slide.
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Microsoft Windows
Size & Properties Options for Chart Area in PowerPoint 2013
Apple Mac
Size & Properties Options for Chart Area in PowerPoint 2011

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