Adding Text Boxes and Shapes

Add text boxes and shapes to a graph to add a comment and highlight results.

  1. Add a text box to a graph.
    1. On the Format tab, in the Drawing group, click the  Text box icon.
    2. In the Text field, enter the text you want to add to the graph.
    3. Click Create to create the text box and to close the dialog.
  2. Change the direction of the text box.
    1. On the Format tab, in the Drawing group, click the  Text direction icon.
    2. From the drop-down list select one of the following:
      • To place the text horizontally, select Horizontal.
      • To rotate the text clockwise by 90°, select Top to bottom.
      • To rotate the text counter-clockwise by 90°, select Bottom to top.
  3. Add a shape to the graph.
    1. On the Format tab, in the Drawing group, click the  Shapes icon.
    2. From the drop-down list select one of the following:
      • To create a line, select Line.
      • To create an arrow, select Arrow.
      • To create a double-arrow, select Double arrow.
      • To create a rectangle, select Rectangle.
      • To create a circle, select Circle.
      Note: Double-click a rectangle or circle to add text.