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Axis labels, as the name suggests are labels for categories and values on your chart axes. Category names show as labels on the category axis. Similarly, values show as labels on the value axis. If you have a depth (series) axis in your chart, then series names show up as the labels on this axis.
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.
Changing Axis Labels in PowerPoint 2013
Changing Axis Labels in PowerPoint 2010
Changing Axis Labels in PowerPoint 2011

Tutorial Code: 10 08 06
Previous: 10 08 05 Change Major and Minor Units of Value Axis in PowerPoint
Next: 10 08 07 Reposition and Hide Axis Labels in PowerPoint
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Tagged as: 10-08, Chart Axes, Charts and Graphs, PowerPoint Tutorials
The text used to label chart axes in a chart is called an axis title. Most chart types with a few exceptions such as the pie and doughnut charts have axes. Although radar charts have an axis, there is no provision to add axis titles for them. In all other chart types such as column, line, etc., axis titles are not visible by default.
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.
Axis Titles in PowerPoint 2013
Axis Titles in PowerPoint 2010
Axis Titles in PowerPoint 2011

Tutorial Code: 10 08 02
Previous: 10 08 01 Axes in PowerPoint
Next: 10 08 03 Set Minimum and Maximum Values on Value Axis in PowerPoint
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Tagged as: 10-08, Chart Axes, Charts and Graphs, PowerPoint Tutorials
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Ric Bretschneider spent over 16 years on the Microsoft PowerPoint team building features within the product. Ric founded the San Jose, CA branch of the Pecha Kucha presentation event, and can occasionally be heard on his Presentations Roundtable podcast, promoting excellence in design and technique through interviews of industry professionals.
Here’s a list of links on Indezine.com where he has been featured:
Presentation Summit 2024: Conversation with Ric Bretschneider
September 10, 2024
Presentation Summit 2023: Conversation with Ric Bretschneider
August 9, 2023
Presentation Summit 2022: Conversation with Ric Bretschneider
September 1, 2022
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Tagged as: MVP, Personality
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A reflection effect applied to a slide object shows its mirror reflection on the slide, including all its colors in a blurred way – similar to an object’s reflection on water or glass. To learn more about how to apply this effect, and how to edit it to match your requirements, refer to the following tutorials based on your PowerPoint version:
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.
Apply Reflection Effects to Shapes in PowerPoint 2016
Apply Reflection Effects to Shapes in PowerPoint 2013
Apply Reflection Effects to Shapes in PowerPoint 2010
Apply Reflection Effects to Shapes in PowerPoint 2007
Apply Reflection Effects to Shapes in PowerPoint 2011

Tutorial Code: 08 03 05
Previous: 08 03 04 Advanced Shadow Effect Options in PowerPoint
Next: 08 03 06 Advanced Reflection Effect Options in PowerPoint
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Tagged as: 08-03, Fills Lines and Effects, PowerPoint Tutorials, Shape Effects
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Shape fills such as solid colors, gradients, pictures, and textures can have a Transparency attribute that lets you reduce the opacity of a fill so that the slide object or background behind shows through. Transparency is calculated in percentages and you can change its value all the way from 0 to 100%. Some fill options, such as pattern and slide background have no Transparency options.
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Tagged as: 08-01, Fills Lines and Effects, PowerPoint Tutorials, Shape Fills
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