Specifying overlap and spacing

With bar and column charts, you can specify the properties in Table 14-8 in the General category.

Table 14-8: Overlap and spacing properties for bar and column charts

Property

Meaning

OverlapPercent

The percentage by which bars or columns overlap each other. The default is 0 percent, meaning no overlap.

Spacing

The amount of space to leave between bars or columns. The default is 100 percent, which leaves a space equal to the width of a bar or column.