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Change the default chart type

1. To activate the Chart menu, click a chart.
   
   
2. On the Chart menu, click Chart Type.
   
   
3. Do one of the following:

   Select a standard chart type

   1. Click the Standard Types tab and click the built-in chart type you want to be the default.
      
      
   2. Click Set As Default Chart, and then click Yes.
      
      
   3. Click OK.
      
      

   Select a custom chart type or the current chart

   1. Click the Custom Types tab, and click the custom chart type you want. Or, if you want the current chart to be the default, do not make a selection.
   2. Click Set As Default Chart, and then click Yes.

   3. If the Add Custom Chart Type dialog box appears, type a name in the Name box, type a description in the Description box, and then click OK.

   4. Click OK.