Now you will want to color code your rows to make your Gantt chart easier to read. Highlight a parent row and then select a color from the header menu color tool (Figure G).

When the graph is created, you can make it look more interesting by adding Gradients instead of color. You can add other effects to make it stand out and attract viewers.

To create an area chart based on this data, do the following: 1. Click anywhere inside the data. 2. ... Apply shades of the same color. How to change the chart title in Excel.

Make captivating charts and graphs. By Terri Stone. Macworld JUL 31, 2008 2:45 am PDT. ... Avoid bold primary colors, as they can make it difficult to create emphasis with color.