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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.
Apply Gradient Fills to Plot Area of Charts in PowerPoint 2013
Apply Gradient Fills to Plot Area of Charts in PowerPoint 2011
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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.
Apply Solid Fills to Plot Area of Charts in PowerPoint 2013
Apply Solid Fills to Plot Area of Charts in PowerPoint 2011
Tutorial Code: 10 03 03
Previous: 10 03 02 Apply Fills to Plot Area of Charts in PowerPoint
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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.
Apply Fills to Plot Area of Charts in PowerPoint 2013
Apply Fills to Plot Area of Charts in PowerPoint 2011
Tutorial Code: 10 03 02
Previous: 10 03 01 Plot Area for Charts in PowerPoint
Next: 10 03 03 Apply Solid Fills to Plot Area of Charts in PowerPoint
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In a chart, the Plot Area is the layer placed between the Chart Area and other chart elements such as Data Series and Gridlines. This layer typically also has the axes on its perimeter.
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.
Plot Area for Charts in PowerPoint 2013
Plot Area for Charts in PowerPoint 2011
Tutorial Code: 10 03 01
Previous: 10 02 06 Text Effects for Chart Area in PowerPoint
Next: 10 03 02 Apply Fills to Plot Area in PowerPoint
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Paris Sims tells visual stories that move people. Whether it be conferences, trade shows, or new business pitches, his goal is to create something unique, memorable and to change the way people think about how they deliver information. His career includes stops at PR agencies Edelman, where he served as Art Director, and Golin, where he held the position of Creative Director. He has also had the esteemed honor to work independently on shows for Google, Facebook, and YouTube.
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