1. Access the Format Chart Area window in one of two ways:
In view explorer, right-click the Charts folder or an individual chart title and choose Format then Chart Area from the pop-up menu.
OR
Right-click anywhere in the chart area. From the pop-up menu, choose Format then Chart Area.
2. In the Format Chart Area window, click the General folder and edit the size, positioning, and antialiasing (smoothness) of the chart area.
3. Click the Background folder and adjust the background of the chart area. It could be filled with a solid color, a gradient fill, a textured fill, or even an image.
4. Click the Border folder and adjust the border of the chart area. Determine the style, color and width of the border.
5. Click OK.
Note: The chart area applies to all charts included in the view. Changes can be made on all the various folders (General, Background, Border) and the save will apply to all changes.