Opening an Existing Graph Chart

Like any inserted object, you can open an existing chart in PowerPoint by double-clicking it. Then you can make any changes you want using the Graph commands and toolbars . Close the datasheet to view the chart.

Open and View a Chart in Microsoft Graph

In PowerPoint, display the slide that contains the chart you want to open.

Double-click the chart to start Microsoft Graph.

The Datasheet and Graph toolbars and menus appear.

Click the View Datasheet button on the Standard toolbar to close the datasheet.

A chart consists of the following elements.

• Data markers . A graphical representation of a data point in a single cell in the datasheet. Typical data markers include bars, dots, or pie slices. Related data markers constitute a data series.

• Legend . A pattern or color that identifies each data series.

• X-axis . A reference line for the horizontal data values.

• Y-axis . A reference line for the vertical data values.

• Tick marks . Marks that identify data increments .