Using axis titles and subtitles

A title and subtitle for an axis can help to explain the values. You might, for example, use "Thousands" for the Y-axis to indicate how large (or small) the range of values is covering.

  1. Click a chart.

  2. In the action bar, click Properties.

  3. At the top of the pop-up bar, click "X Axis & Grids" or "Y Axis & Grids" from the list box.

  4. At the top of the pop-up bar, click Layout.

  5. Click "Show axis title" to display the title.

Note Be creative with text sizes and fonts. You may be able to get a better fit for a long title if you decrease the font size.