Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated September 4, 2020)
This tip applies to Word 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003
As Microsoft Graph displays your data in a graphic format, it automatically selects colors for each of the data series (rows of data) it charts. The palette from which you can select your colors consists of 56 choices. To change colors, follow these steps:
Figure 1. The Format Data Series dialog box
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