Specifying overlap and spacing

With bar and column charts, you can specify the properties in Table 26-8.

Table 26-8: Overlap and spacing properties for bar and column charts

Property

Meaning

Overlap

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.

StepsTo specify overlap and spacing for the bars or columns in a graph:

  1. Select Properties from the graph’s pop-up menu and then select the Graph tab.

  2. Specify a percentage for Overlap (% of width) and Spacing (% of width).