Use The Mouse To Move The Chart Legend
What is a chart legend?
A chart legend is a visual representation of the data series in a chart. It helps the viewer understand the content of the chart by displaying each data series with its corresponding color or symbol. The legend usually appears on the right or bottom of the chart.
Why move the chart legend?
Sometimes, the chart legend may overlap with the data series, making it difficult to read the chart. In other cases, the legend may take up too much space, leaving less room for the chart itself. Moving the chart legend can help address these issues and improve the readability of the chart.
How to move the chart legend?
To move the chart legend, you can use the mouse to drag it to a new location. Here are the steps:
- Click on the chart legend to select it. The legend should now be surrounded by a box with handles.
- Position the mouse over the box handle at the top, bottom, left, or right of the legend.
- Click and hold down the mouse button.
- Drag the legend to a new location.
- Release the mouse button to drop the legend in its new location.
What if the legend is not movable?
In some cases, the chart legend may not be movable. This can happen if the chart is embedded in a document or web page that restricts user interaction. If you encounter this issue, you may need to modify the chart settings or seek assistance from the document or web page author.
Conclusion
Moving the chart legend can be a simple and effective way to improve the readability of a chart. By using the mouse to drag the legend to a new location, you can avoid overlap with the data series and create more space for the chart itself. If you encounter any issues with moving the legend, don't hesitate to seek assistance from the chart or document author.