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In this video, we’ll look at chart elements and chart layouts.

A chart layout is a specific set of chart elements arranged in a particular way.

When you access this menu, you’ll see available layouts.

As you hover over each layout, you’ll see a preview of the layout applied to the chart.

To apply a layout, just click.

Note you are free to move around chart elements after you apply a layout.

If you re-apply the layout after moving some chart elements, the positions will be reset.

you could find element menus in two places.

To enter the chart element menu on the ribbon, grab the chart first.

Then go to the Design tab.

Excel will build a preview as you hover over each element.

Just click to apply, and, like before, use Control + Z to undo.

The Chart Elements menu, or plus icon, appears when you select a chart.

It also provides a hover preview for each option.

poke the arrow to the right to see second-level options.

For example, I can pick the chart title, and change size and color with standard text controls.