> #### How to set a chart’s background color

> 1 | In the chart builder, choose Format Chart, then navigate to the Chart Area section. Use the list on the left to navigate among sections. Figure 15-2 shows the Chart Area section.

> Figure 15-2 Background option in the Chart Area section

> 2 | Choose Background. The color palette opens, as shown in Figure 15-3.

> Figure 15-3 Color palette

> 3 | Use the color palette to select a background color or image as follows:

> | To use one of the basic colors, select a color from the palette.

> | To use a transparent background, use the Opacity scroll tool to set the opacity to 0, then press Enter.

> | To use a gradient color, choose Gradient. In Gradient Editor, select a start color, end color, and rotation for the gradient pattern, as shown in Figure 15-4.

> Figure 15-4 Setting colors and rotation for a gradient color

> | To use a custom color, choose Custom Color to show the custom color list, then select a color.

> | To use a background image, choose Image, then use Open to navigate to and select the image to use.

> The background color or image appears in the chart builder.

> 4 | To apply the color to the chart, choose Finish.

> To define a custom color, on the color list, choose Define Custom Colors to show the custom color palette, as shown in Figure 15-5.

> Figure 15-5 Color palette including custom color options

> Use the options to select or define a custom color. When you finish, choose Add to Custom Colors, then choose OK.

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