How to Change Color of One Line in Excel Chart (3 Handy Ways)

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Method 1 – Applying Righ-Click on Line Chart

Steps:

  • Right-click on one of the lines.
  • Click on the Fill option.

right clicking on a line to change color of one line in excel chart

  • Select a color.

selecting fill color to change color of one line in excel chart

  • From the options, select Outline.

choosing outline option to change color of one line in excel chart

  • Select the same color.

selecting outline color to change color of one line in excel chart

  • The line color will change.

Read More: How to Apply Multiple Colors in Excel Chart Background (3 Ways)


Method 2 – Using Format Data Series Command

Steps:

  • Right-click on one of the line charts.
  • From the options, select the Format Data Series command.
  • We will have a command panel to the right.

using format data series command to change color of one line in excel chart

  • From the command panel, tick the Solid Line option.
  • Click on the Color option.
  • From the drop-down options, select a color for the line.

choosing color of the line to change color of one line in excel chart

  • The color of the line will change.

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Method 3 – Utilizing Change Colors Option

Steps:

  • Select the line on the chart.
  • Go to the Chart Design tab.
    • Select the Change Colors option.

applying change color option to change color of one line in excel chart

  • Select any color palette from the available options.

selecting color palette to change color of one line in excel chart

  • The color of the line will change.


How to Add Dotted Line in Excel Graph

Steps:

  • Right-click on a line on the chart.
  • From the available options, select the Format Data Series command.

  • Select the Fill & Line option.
  • Select the Dash Line option.
  • From the drop-down menu, select any of the dashed lines.

  • A dotted line will be plotted in the chart.


Changing Graph Line Color Based on Value in Excel

Steps:

  • Select the dataset.
  • Go to the Insert tab.
  • From the Charts option, select the Recommended Charts command.

  • We will get a chart where values of a particular season have a particular color.

Read More: How to Change Chart Color Based on Value in Excel (2 Methods)


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