Graph: How to Insert and Add Unattached Text to Chart

ID: Q89541

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Graph, versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.0b
  • Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 2.0, 2.0a, 2.0a-CD, 2.0b
  • Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.1

SUMMARY

In Microsoft Graph, you can add unattached text in the Chart window.


MORE INFORMATION

To add unattached text to a chart, activate the chart window, make sure no other text in the chart is selected, and type your text. Notice that the text appears within black selection squares. After typing the text, use the mouse to drag the unattached text to the appropriate position in the chart.

Sample Procedure

  1. In Word for Windows, choose Object from the Insert menu.


  2. In the Object Type box, select Microsoft Graph and choose the OK button.


  3. In Microsoft Graph, choose Chart from the Window menu.


  4. Make sure no other text in the chart is selected.


  5. Type Microsoft Graph.


  6. Press the ESC key to select the text.


  7. Use the mouse to drag the text to the center of the chart.


Note: Be sure to click the outside edge of the text to drag it; otherwise, you will be in text editing mode.

Notice that "Microsoft Graph" is displayed in the center of the chart. Using the mouse, you can drag and drop this text to any location on the chart.


REFERENCES

"Word for Windows User's Guide," version 2.0, pages 340, 694

"Microsoft Graph User's Guide," version 3.0, page 77

Additional query words: 2.00a 2.00a-cd 2.00b msgraph linking embedding ole 3.00a 3.00b

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Version : WINDOWS:2.0,2.0a,2.0a-CD,2.0b,3.0,3.0a,3.0b,3.1
Platform : WINDOWS
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Last Reviewed: January 14, 2000
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