Format the Border Charts are made of Shapes. You can use the Format Ribbon to edit the Border of the Plot Area.   6. Try it: Choose a Shape Outline The Chart on Slide 2 is still selected. The Chart Tools are available. Go to Chart Tools ->Format. Go to Shape Styles->Shape Outline. Select a Theme Color.   What Do You See? There should be a new Outline around the Plot Area.   But wait, there's more! Chart Tools ->Format->Shape Styles->Shape Outline Exam 77-883: Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 4. Creating Charts and Tables 4.2. Insert and modify charts: Format a Border