To make a chart easier to understand, you can add chart title and axis titles, to any type of chart. Axis titles are typically available for all axes that can be displayed in a chart, including depth (series) axes in 3-D charts. Some chart types (such as radar charts) have axes, but they cannot display axis titles. You can’t add axis titles to charts that don’t have axes (like pie or doughnut charts).
Add a chart title
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In the chart, select the "Chart Title" box and type in a title.
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Select the + sign to the top-right of the chart.
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Select the arrow next to Chart Title.
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Select Centered Overlay to lay the title over the chart, or More Options for additional choices.
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Right-click the chart title to format it with options like Fill or Outline.
Remove a chart title
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Click on the chart.
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Select the + sign to the top-right of the chart.
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Uncheck the checkbox next to Chart Title.
You can add a title to your chart.
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Click the chart, and then click the Chart Design tab.
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Click Add Chart Element > Chart Title, and then click the title option that you want.
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Type the title in the Chart Title box.
To format the title, select the text in the title box, and then on the Home tab, under Font, select the formatting that you want.
You can add a title to each axis in a chart. Axis titles are typically available for all axes that can be displayed in a chart, including depth (series) axes in 3-D charts.
Some chart types (such as radar charts) have axes, but they cannot display axis titles. Chart types that do not have axes (such as pie and doughnut charts) cannot display axis titles either.
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Click the chart, and then click the Chart Design tab.
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Click Add Chart Element > Axis Titles, and then choose an axis title option.
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Type the text in the Axis Title box.
To format the title, select the text in the title box, and then on the Home tab, under Font, select the formatting that you want.
Add or edit a chart title
You can add or edit a chart title, customize its look, and include it on the chart.
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Click anywhere in the chart to show the Chart tab on the ribbon.
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Click Format to open the chart formatting options.
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In the Chart pane, expand the Chart Title section.
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Add or edit the Chart Title to meet your needs.
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Use the switch to hide the title if you don't want your chart to show a title.
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