How do I Change the Default Chart Type in Excel?

Changing the default chart type in Excel allows you to quickly create your preferred chart style every time you insert a new chart. In this step-by-step guide, we will walk you through the process of changing the default chart type in Excel.

Step 1: Open Excel

Launch Microsoft Excel on your computer. If you don’t have Excel installed, you can download and install it from the official Microsoft website.

Step 2: Navigate to Options

Click on the “File” tab in the top left corner of the Excel window. This will open the Backstage view. From the options on the left, select “Options“.

Step 3: Open the Chart tab

In the Excel Options dialog box, click on the “Advanced” tab on the left. Scroll down and locate the “Chart” section.

Step 4: Select the Default Chart Type

Under the “Chart” section, you will find a drop-down menu labeled “Default chart type“. Click on the menu to reveal a list of available chart types.

Step 5: Choose a New Default Chart Type

From the drop-down menu, select your preferred chart type that you want to set as the default. For example, if you want to set the default chart type as a “Column Chart“, select it from the list.

Step 6: Confirm the Changes

Click on the “OK” button at the bottom of the Excel Options dialog box to save the changes you made to the default chart type.

Step 7: Insert a New Chart

To test the changes, create a new worksheet in Excel and go to the “Insert” tab in the Excel ribbon. Click on the desired chart type you set as the default in the previous steps.

Step 8: Customize the Chart

Once you insert the new chart, you can customize it further by adding data, changing chart elements, or adjusting the formatting to suit your needs.

Congratulations! You have successfully changed the default chart type in Excel. By following these step-by-step instructions, you can easily set your preferred chart type as the default and streamline your chart creation process in Excel.

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