Setting Special Chart Effects

You can use special effects to help present the data most effectively. Transparency ensures that all chart series and values are visible and 3D effects add graphic depth that can be so useful when many series are charted (for example, bars become blocks as shown in the chart density figure in Changing the Chart Density).

For basic chart customization instructions, see Basic Customization Instructions.

  To set special chart effects:

  1. Display the General tab of the Chart Preferences dialog.

  2. Locate the Effects group at the bottom of the page.

  3. You can check any or all of the available effects to see how they enhance the chart. If you check Transparency, you can also choose a percent. 0% is completely opaque and 100% is completely transparent.

  4. When all the settings are complete, click OK.

    The chart is displayed with the new settings.

    You can press Ctrl+w to toggle 3D display on and off.