Change the formatting for a chart
Web Intelligence provides several options for changing the formatting of our charts, including color palettes, chart styles, and detailed formatting options.
The options available depend on the chart type.
In this example, we will review and adjust the formatting options for a pie chart.
We will then change it to a column chart, and review and adjust several other options.
We will start by selecting the chart.
Note that the Chart Style tab displays once the chart is selected.
We can choose a palette for our chart to apply a unified color scheme to all members.
We will change the chart to use shades of blue.
Chart styles are also available to adjust the overall appearance of our charts, such as high contrast.
For the full range of options for adjusting the appearance of our chart, we can access the formatting settings.
The General tab provides options for the general look of the chart, such as the size and rotation.
We will expand the width of the chart to 15 cm.
Now we will change the rotation of the chart by 60 degrees, which affects where the first slice of pie appears.
The Area Display tab controls which items appear in the chart area, such as the title, data labels, and legend.
We will add a title to the chart.
We need to enter the title, and then set up the chart to show data labels and disable the legend.
The Data Values tab enables us to adjust how the data values in the chart display.
Here, we will show the labels inside the slices and change the font color to gold for better visibility against the blue.
The Palette and Style tab includes the same options for applying a chart palette or style as in the main tool bar, plus some additional settings.
We will change the chart to 3D.
Next, we will add a simple shadow to the pie chart.
The Background tab enables us to apply a color to the chart  background.
We will change the chart background to pale grey.
The Border tab enables us to add lines.
Here, we will add a thin grey border around the chart.
The Layout tab controls how the chart is laid out on the document.
We will set the chart to be exactly 0.5 cm from the left edge of the page.
The Title options enable us to apply more complex formatting to the title.
We will change the font size for the title.
Note that we can also change the border and background for the title, if desired.
The Legend options allow us to adjust the formatting of the legend.
In this example, the legend has already been disabled for the chart.
The Plot Area options enable us to adjust the format of the border, background, and title for the plot area, if applicable.
Now we need to confirm the changes to see the results.
Note the changes to the format of the pie chart.
Next, we will change the chart into a column chart and access the formatting options again.
Note that there are several additional options for the new chart type.
The Region Type options let us choose the best way to display the members.
The Category Axis options enable us to specify how the labels on the Y axis are displayed.
We will reverse the order of the members.
Now we will increase the font size and change the labels to italic.
The Value Axis options control how the values on the X axis are displayed.
We will stack the values.
Now we will adjust the layout so that the width and height are proportional.
Finally, we will confirm our changes to see the results.
Note that our changes have been applied.
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