3D Charts: Make 3D Columns Semi-Transparent for Charts in PowerPoint

Created: Saturday, February 2, 2013, posted by Geetesh at 12:02 pm

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It’s good to avoid using 3D charts unless your chart data requires a Z-axis. Having said that, we have chosen the topic of making your 3D columns in a chart transparent. Yes, there’s a reason to do so especially when you find that some of the columns in your 3D chart may be hiding behind one or more of the other columns, just because they are not tall enough.

To learn more, choose your version of PowerPoint. If we do not have a tutorial for your version of PowerPoint, explore the version closest to the one you use.

Microsoft Windows

Make 3D Columns Semi-Transparent for Charts in PowerPoint 2013

Apple Mac

Make 3D Columns Semi-Transparent for Charts in PowerPoint 2011

Make 3D Columns Semi-Transparent for Charts in PowerPoint

Tutorial Code: 10 11 02
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