> #### How to modify the plot area

> 1 | Navigate to Plot in the Chart Area section of Format Chart.

> You see one of the two types of plot sections, as shown in Figure 15-6, depending on the type of chart.

> Figure 15-6 Plot section options in Format Chart

> 2 | To make an outline of an area visible, select Visible in Outline for one or both areas.

> 3 | To make other modifications to the area, choose Area Format. Figure 15-7 shows the options you can set using Area Format. Options that appear in Area Format vary. Formatting options depend on the type of chart that you select.

> Figure 15-7 Options in Area Format

> 4 | Modify any of the following options:

> | The outline style, width, or color

> | Padding to add space on any or all sides of the plot

> | Shadow, using the color picker to select a shadow color

> | Position of the plot

> | Space between the vertical edge of the plot and the vertical axis

> | Space between the horizontal edge of the plot and the horizontal axis

> | Padding around the plot area enclosed by the 2D axes

> | Constraints on the height or width of the plot block

> 5 | When you are done, close Area Format, then choose Finish on the chart builder to save your changes.

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