The legend is linked to thedatabeing graphically displayed in theplot areaof the chart.

Each specific entry in the legend includes a legend key for referencing the data.

What Are Legend Keys?

Excel screenshot showing a graph with a legend.

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Alegend keyis a single colored or patterned marker in the legend.

To the right of each legend key is a name identifying the data represented by the specific key.

This is how you change the text fill, text outline, text effect, and text box.

Excel screenshot showing how to insert a legend

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you’ve got the option to unlock the legend by simply toggling it on.

Here’s how:

Select your existingchart.

Choose where the legend should be placed right, top, left, or bottom.

There’s also aMore Legend Options>Top Rightif you prefer.