Learn how to add semi-transparency to columns of 3D charts in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows. Semi-transparent columns allow you to see other columns that may be hidden.
Author: Geetesh Bajaj
Product/Version: PowerPoint 2013 for Windows
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and higher
It's good to avoid using 3D charts unless your chart data requires a Z-axis. Having said that, we have chosen the topic of making your 3D columns in a chart transparent. Yes, there's a reason to do so especially when you find that some of the columns in your 3D chart may be hiding behind one or more of the other columns, just because they are not tall enough. Look at the chart shown in Figure 1. Notice that one of the grey columns (category 1, series 3) is almost hidden.
Figure 1: One of the Series 3 columns is completely hidden
Continuing our observation, we need to find a way to make the mostly hidden grey column visible! One easy solution for this problem is to reduce the opacity of the columns in the front. Follow these steps to learn more about how to make 3D columns transparent for charts in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows:
See Also:
3D Charts: Make 3D Columns Semi-Transparent for Charts (Glossary Page)
Make 3D Columns Semi-Transparent for Charts in PowerPoint 2011 for Mac
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