The Area is the space within a chart component where graphical elements of the chart are displayed. The settings for the area elements are grouped, with each group represented by a separate tab.

 

 
 
Depending on the chart type, the area type can be:
With axes – when the area includes X and Y axes. Examples: histogram, line chart, radar chart, etc.
Without axes – when the area does not contain X and Y axes. Examples: tree map, pie chart, donut chart, etc.

 

Information

 

Depending on whether the area has axes or not, the number of setting tabs in the Area tab may vary.

 

 

 

The Area tab contains a preview panel and may include the following setting tabs:
Common provides general settings for the chart area;
X-Axis contains settings for the argument axis in the chart area;
Y-Axis contains settings for the value axis in the chart area;
Top X-Axis contains settings for the upper argument axis in the chart area;
Right Y-Axis contains settings for the right value axis in the chart area;
Horizontal Grid Lines contains settings for the horizontal grid lines in the chart area;

Vertical Grid Lines contains settings for the vertical grid lines in the chart area;
Right Horizontal Grid Lines contains settings for the right horizontal grid lines in the chart area;
Horizontal Alternation contains settings for horizontal alternation in the chart area;
Vertical Alternation contains settings for vertical alternation in the chart area.