Learn about the Plot Area for charts in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows. The Plot Area is the layer placed between the Chart Area and other chart elements.
Author: Geetesh Bajaj
Product/Version: PowerPoint 2013 for Windows
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and higher
In a PowerPoint chart, the Plot Area is the layer placed between the Chart Area and other chart elements such as Data Series and Gridlines. This layer typically also has the axes on its perimeter. Look at Figure 1 below, where we have colored the Plot Area pink, so as to highlight it for you.
Figure 1: Plot Area
Typically the Plot Area looks as if it is merged into the Chart Area because both are filled entirely transparent, with no fill, and are placed one above the other. This can be seen more clearly in Figure 2 opposed to what you see in Figure 1. So, you may not be able to distinguish it from the Chart Area. This default status works well. However, you can format the Plot Area separately to highlight it. You can change its appearance by applying fills, borders, and effects with just a few clicks in PowerPoint 2013.
Follow these steps to explore more in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows:
See Also:
Plot Area: Plot Area for Charts (Glossary Page)
Plot Area for Charts in PowerPoint 2011 for Mac
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