Line Style

You can change the color, weight, and style of lines on the chart.

How to Change the Line Style

  1. Select the line, such as a line graphic element or an axis.
  2. If the Properties window is not displayed, from the menus choose:

    Edit > Properties

  3. Use the Lines tab to specify the line style.
  4. Click Apply.

Using the Lines Tab

Preview. The preview area displays your current choices and shows what the line will look like when you click Apply.

Lines. Change the weight (in points), style, and end caps for the border. End caps are displayed at the ends of each border segment. For a crisp-looking line graphic element, try square end caps and a solid style.

Color. Choose a color for the line:

  1. Click a color to change the line to that color. The Line swatch changes to the color, and the red, green, and blue settings (R,G,B) appear below the swatch. The color displaying white with a diagonal red line through it is the transparent color. You can customize a color by selecting it and clicking Edit to open a standard dialog box for customizing colors. Use the last row for creating custom colors. Click Reset to revert all colors to their original settings.