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Anonymous
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How to insert border for column chart

Hi,

I need to plot a column chart with SalesDate on X axis and SalesCount on Y axis. But it should have 2 borders as mentioned in the image below. Can anyone help me with how to have these border in the column chart.

inikhilpv_0-1733813728391.png

 

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danextian
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Hi @Anonymous 

 

There is currently no option to add a border around the plot area. You can instead use a background image and adjust the padding.

danextian_0-1733817828015.png

The outer border can be added from the General tab

danextian_1-1733817851395.png

 





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danextian
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Super User

Hi @Anonymous 

 

There is currently no option to add a border around the plot area. You can instead use a background image and adjust the padding.

danextian_0-1733817828015.png

The outer border can be added from the General tab

danextian_1-1733817851395.png

 





Dane Belarmino | Microsoft MVP | Proud to be a Super User!

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"Tell me and I’ll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I’ll understand."
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Anonymous
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Thank you. This is exactly what I was looking for.

Shivu-2000
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Super User

Hi @Anonymous 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vi5Tf8vpBgg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJvcC4C_usQ

 

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