Like the Select Color dialog, the Fill Properties dialog enables you to select colors for a series of chart objects. In addition, it differentiates chart objects with a pattern or gradient fill.
To fill chart objects with a pattern fill:
Select Chart Properties from the chart shortcut menu.
Click the Series tab, and Color in the Style group.
The Fill Properties dialog is displayed.
Click the Pattern Fill option and select a pattern. You can combine two colors in the selected pattern.
Click Color 1 or Color 2 to select a color from the Select Color dialog.
To fill chart objects with a gradient fill:
Select Chart Properties from the chart shortcut menu.
Click the Series tab, and Color in the Style group. The Fill Properties dialog is displayed.
Click Gradient Fill, and select the direction of the gradient. You can combine two colors in the gradient.
Click Color 1 or Color 2 to select a color from the Select Color dialog.