Show the Chart Legend

The Chart Legend indicates each data point by a different color. This little Column Chart has only one type of data: money. A legend with only one data point is not necessary.

Try it: Show the Chart Legend

Select the Chart before you begin.

Go to Chart Tools -> Layout-> Labels.

Select: Legend.

 

What Do You See? There are several options for the Legend including:

None

Show Legend at Right

Show Legend at Top

Show Legend at Left

Show Legend at Bottom

Overlay Legend at Right

Overlay Legend at Left

 

Select: None.

Chart Tools -> Layout-> Labels-> Legend

Exam 77-882: Microsoft Excel 2010 Core

6. Presenting Data Visually

6.1. Create charts based on worksheet data: Modify Chart Layout: Legend