How to add a chart title in Excel?
By default, new charts in Excel do not come with a title. Adding a title to your chart can significantly enhance its clarity and ease of understanding. Additionally, Excel allows you to not only add but also remove and reposition the chart title. You have the flexibility to format the title to suit your presentation needs. This guide will walk you through the steps to effectively manage chart titles in Excel, ensuring your charts convey their intended message.
Add new chart titles
Step 1: Click anywhere on the chart that you want to add a title, and then the Chart Tools is active on Ribbon.
Step 2: Click the Chart Titles button in the Labels group under the Layout Tab.
Step 3: Select one of two options from the drop-down list:
- Centered Overlay Title: This option will overlay the centered title on the chart without resizing the chart.
- Above Chart: This option will display the title at the top of the chart area and resize the chart.
Then it adds a text box with Chart Title in the Chart. You can remove the text of "Chart Title", and enter the new chart title.
Remove chart titles
If you want to remove the existing chart title, you can select the chart first, and then click Layout >> Chart Title >> None.
Format chart titles
If you want to format the existing chart title, you can do it with the following steps:
- Select the chart that you will work with;
- Click the Layout >> Chart Title >> More Title Options…;
- In the Format Chart Title dialog, specify the settings based on your needs;
- Click OK.
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