Click The Chart Object Border To Select It
Selecting a Chart Object Border
If you want to make changes to a chart in Excel, you need to select it first. One way to do this is by clicking on the chart object border. The border is the outermost line of the chart, which separates it from the rest of the worksheet.
To select the chart object border, simply click on it once. The border will become highlighted, and you will see small black squares or circles around the edges of the chart. These squares or circles are called handles, and they allow you to resize the chart or move it to a different location on the worksheet.
Selecting a Chart Object Using the Keyboard
If you prefer using the keyboard instead of the mouse, you can also select the chart object border by pressing the Tab key. Keep pressing Tab until the border is highlighted, and then press Enter to select it. You can then use the arrow keys to move the chart or resize it using the handles.
Why Selecting the Chart Object Border is Important
Once you have selected the chart object border, you can make changes to the chart using the Chart Tools tab in the Excel ribbon. This tab contains options for formatting the chart, changing its type, and adding or removing chart elements such as titles, legends, and data labels.
By selecting the chart object border, you can also copy and paste the chart to another location in the worksheet or to a different worksheet altogether. This is useful if you want to include the chart in a report or presentation.
Conclusion
Clicking the chart object border is an easy way to select a chart in Excel. Once you have selected it, you can make a variety of changes to the chart using the Chart Tools tab in the Excel ribbon. Remember to use the handles to resize or move the chart, and to copy and paste it to another location if needed.
