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Wednesday, February 17, 2021, posted by Geetesh at 10:45 am

The Plot Area of a chart, which is transparent by default, can be enhanced with various fill types. But you should exercise some caution, a busy Plot Area will subdue the actual chart! This can be avoided by taking a little precaution while choosing the fill type and also when you apply it.

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

Apply Texture Fills to Plot Area of Charts in PowerPoint 2013

Apple Mac

Apply Texture Fills to Plot Area of Charts in PowerPoint 2011

Apply Texture Fills to Plot Area of Charts in PowerPoint

Tutorial Code: 10 03 06
Previous: 10 03 05 Apply Picture Fills to Plot Area of Charts in PowerPoint
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Monday, February 15, 2021, posted by Geetesh at 11:23 am

Picture fills can look great and distracting depending upon the type of picture you chose, and the object that you fill with the picture can also make a difference. If you need to use a picture as a fill for your chart’s Plot Area, then you must put in plenty of thought because you don’t want to crowd your chart. Therefore you can use a picture, but it’s best to use one that’s muted enough and does not attract too much attention.

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

Apply Picture Fills to Plot Area of Charts in PowerPoint 2013

Apple Mac

Apply Picture Fills to Plot Area of Charts in PowerPoint 2011

Apply Picture Fills to Plot Area of Charts in PowerPoint

Tutorial Code: 10 03 05
Previous: 10 03 04 Apply Gradient Fills to Plot Area of Charts in PowerPoint
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Sunday, February 14, 2021, posted by Geetesh at 11:12 am

Gradient fills are typically blended fills between two or more colors that graduate from one color to another, and if you use neutral or muted colors, then a gradient fill can provide a great, understated backdrop for your chart.

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

Apply Gradient Fills to Plot Area of Charts in PowerPoint 2013

Apple Mac

Apply Gradient Fills to Plot Area of Charts in PowerPoint 2011

Apply Gradient Fills to Plot Area of Charts in PowerPoint

Tutorial Code: 10 03 04
Previous: 10 03 03 Apply Solid Fills to Plot Area of Charts in PowerPoint
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Friday, February 12, 2021, posted by Geetesh at 3:41 pm

Typically, the Plot Area sports no fill attributes, and thus shows the slide’s background. You can apply any fill to your chart’s Plot Area. The reason why you would like to do that is to highlight the Data Series and Gridlines that populate your chart’s Plot Area, especially if you have a busy slide background.

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

Apply Solid Fills to Plot Area of Charts in PowerPoint 2013

Apple Mac

Apply Solid Fills to Plot Area of Charts in PowerPoint 2011

Apply Solid Fills to Plot Area of Charts in PowerPoint

Tutorial Code: 10 03 03
Previous: 10 03 02 Apply Fills to Plot Area of Charts in PowerPoint
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Friday, February 12, 2021, posted by Geetesh at 2:43 pm

In a chart, the Plot Area is the backdrop upon which other chart elements such as Data Series and Gridlines are placed. This layer has axes on its perimeter. By default, the Plot Area has no fill attributes and is transparent. This may look plain, and that by itself is no reason to change the fill of the Plot Area.

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

Apply Fills to Plot Area of Charts in PowerPoint 2013

Apple Mac

Apply Fills to Plot Area of Charts in PowerPoint 2011

 Apply Fills to Plot Area of Charts in PowerPoint

Tutorial Code: 10 03 02
Previous: 10 03 01 Plot Area for Charts in PowerPoint
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