The Colors tab of the Format Chart dialog is used to change the colors and grid style of your chart. The chart on the right will give you an interactive view of what your chart will look like as you modify the chart colors.
To change the colors in your chart, select a color from each of the color pull down menus:
- Background ‘ sets the chart background color.
- Text ‘ sets the legend and axis text colors.
- Grid ‘ sets the grid color
- Price Default ‘ sets the default color used when price data is added to the chart. Existing price data in the old color will be changed to the new color.
- Volume Default ‘ sets the default color used when volume data is added to the chart. Existing volume data in the old color will be change to the new color.
To change the grid style:
- Select Display X-Axis Grid if you want vertical grid lines displayed on the chart.
- Select Display Y-Axis Grid if you want horizontal grid lines displayed on the chart.
When you are satisfied with the Format Chart settings, select the OK button.
Note:
- The colors and grid settings that you have selected will be used as the default settings and applied to any new chart that you create.