Drawing on a Chart

Once titles and text have been added and the chart fine- tuned , you might want to accentuate information in a chart using tools on the Drawing toolbar. For example, a drop shadow adds dimension to a chart's title; an arrow shows a connection between annotated text and specific data in your chart.

Add a Drop Shadow to a Text Annotation

Select a chart that contains a text annotation you want to enhance.

Select the text annotation in the chart.

Click the Shadow Style button on the Drawing toolbar.

Select a shadow based on the effect you want. Experiment until you find the one you want.

Did You Know?

You can use the Shift key to draw straight lines . Press and hold Shift while you drag the pointer to create a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal arrow.

Add a Drop Shadow to a Chart Title

Select the chart.

Double-click the title.

Click the Patterns tab.

Click to select the Shadow check box.

Click OK.

Draw an Arrow on a Chart

Select the chart.

If necessary, click the Drawing button on the Standard toolbar to display the Drawing toolbar.

Click the Arrow button on the Drawing toolbar.

Click and drag the pointer from the base object to another object. The arrowhead appears at the point of the second object.

Click anywhere in the worksheet to deselect the arrow.

Did You Know?

You can use the Drawing toolbar to modify the arrow object . Click the Line Style, Dash Style, or Arrow Style button on the Drawing toolbar to modify the arrow object.

Arrow-drawing techniques . When you draw an arrow, the arrowhead appears at the conclusion (or end) of the line.

See Also

See " Draw a Straight Line " on page 150 for information on arrows and lines.