Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated December 28, 2024)
This tip applies to Excel 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003
When you create a chart in Excel, the Wizard that you follow may create a chart legend, depending on the type of chart you are creating. Normally, the appearance of the legend will be acceptable for the type of chart you are creating. You have complete control, however, over how the legend appears.
One of the elements you can change is the type of border Excel places around the legend. To change the appearance of the legend's border, follow these steps:
Figure 1. The Patterns tab of the Format Legend dialog box.
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