Excel charts make work look visually appealing and easy to understand at the same time. It is a good practice to include Titles in Excel charts. Titles help users to understand what the chart is all about even without looking at its data. This is a step-by-step guide to help you add titles to an Excel chart.
1. How to Insert a Chart Title
1. Select the chart by clicking on it.
2. Navigate to the “Chart Tools” menu at the top of Excel.
3. Click on the “Design” tab then navigate to Chart Layouts Group
4. Locate the “Chart Title” option in the toolbar.
5. Choose “Above Chart” or “Centered Overlay Title” to insert the title.
6. Type the desired title directly into the placeholder text that appears on the chart.
7. Press Enter to confirm the title.
2. How to Insert an Axis Title
1. Click on the chart to select it.
2. Access the “Chart Tools” menu by clicking on it.
3. Go to the “Layout” tab.
4. Select “Axis Titles” from the toolbar.
5. Choose either “Primary Horizontal Axis Title” or “Primary Vertical Axis Title.”
6. Type the title directly into the placeholder text provided.
7. Press Enter to confirm the axis title.
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3. How to Add a Dynamic Chart Title
1. Click on the chart title
2. Type = on the formula bar then click on the cell that will hold the dynamic title
3. Type the Chart Title in the cell that you have selected and press okay. It will automatically appear on the chart
You will note that Excel references the Title as =Sheet1!$H$2. Note that when you change the title in cell H2 the title on the chart will change automatically.
4. How to Remove a Chart Title
You can easily remove a title by right-clicking on it and then select delete
Alternatively, you can follow these steps
1. Click on the chart to select it.
2. Navigate to the “Chart Tools” menu.
3. Go to the “Design” tab.
4. Locate the “Chart Title” option in the toolbar.
5. Select “None” to remove the chart title.
Alternatively, click on the existing chart title and press the Backspace key on your keyboard to remove it.
How to Format a Chart Title
Now that you know how to add a chart title, let’s look at how you can format it. Formatting Chart titles makes the graphs visually appealing. Also, formatting can help you match the colors and style of your brand or company. Here are the steps:
1. Select the Chart Title:
- Click on the chart to select it.
- If the chart title is not already selected, click on the title text to highlight it.
2. Access the Format Chart Title Options:
- Right-click on the selected chart title.
- From the context menu, choose “Format Chart Title.”
3. Format Font:
- In the Format Chart Title pane or dialog box, locate the “Font” or “Text” options.
- Adjust font style, size, color, and other text formatting as desired.
4. Modify Alignment:
- Navigate to the “Alignment” or “Position” options.
- Choose the desired alignment for the chart title, such as left, center, or right alignment.
5. Change Fill and Border Color:
- Look for options related to “Fill” or “Background” to change the background color of the title.
- Adjust the “Border” options to modify the border color, if applicable.
6. Apply Effects:
- Explore options for adding effects like shadow or glow to enhance the visual appeal.
- Adjust transparency if you want to make the title semi-transparent.
7. Format Numbers and Symbols:
- If your title includes numerical values or special symbols, consider formatting them.
- Access the “Number Format” options to customize how numbers are displayed.
8. Adjust Spacing and Margins:
- Look for options related to spacing, margins, or padding.
- Modify these settings to control the space around the title.
9. Add Text Effects:
- Explore options for text effects, such as bold, italic, or underline, to emphasize specific words.