Layout: Add a Background Many television news shows format the Chart Background so that it amplifies the meaning of the numbers. For example, a Chart showing the number of babies born might have a picture of diapers or bottles in the background.   6. Try it: Format the Background Select the Chart Area of the Column Chart on Slide 2. The Chart Tools should be available. Go to Chart Tools->Layout->Labels. Go to Background->Plot Area. Click on More Plot Area Options. What Do You See? You can show the Plot Area with a default color fill that goes with the Theme, or None.   Keep going... Chart Tools ->Layout->Background->Plot Area Exam 77-883: Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 4. Creating Charts and Tables 4.3. Apply chart elements: Labels-Chart Title