Chart Wizard - Points Chart Properties

Points charts are used to show the relationship between two variables.

After you have selected a points chart from the list of chart types on the Type tab, you can then select a chart sub-type and configure various chart options.

Points Chart Sub-Types

The chart sub-type determines how the points for the selected series will appear. Points charts only have one sub-type for both classic and standard charts, called "Normal".

The classic Chart Wizard showing the Type tab with the Points Chart selected. Only one type of points chart is available. The standard Chart Wizard showing the Type tab with the Points Chart selected. Only one type of points chart is available.

Point Options

The Point Options tab provides some additional configuration options for points charts:

The Chart Wizard showing the Point options tab, which contains options for specifying the point color and point style. An option for displaying the chart in 3D view is also available.

Horizontal (disabled) - Not an available option for point charts.
Color - Choose a color for the points in this series.
Point Style - Classic charts only. Sets the shape of the points graphic (square, circle, triangle, etc.).

See also: Configuring Series Labels