Add a border and background to a chart

You can add a border and a background color to any 2D bar, column, area, or scatter chart.

  1. Click the chart.

  2. In the Format  sidebar, click the Chart tab.

  3. In the Chart Options section, select the Border checkbox.

  4. To add a background color to the chart or choose a style and color for the border, click the disclosure triangle next to Background & Border Style, then use the controls in that section.

See alsoAdd a legend, gridlines, and other markings