Chart area and plot area

Most think-cell charts have a chart area and a plot area.

• The plot area is where your chart data is plotted. The plot area contains the data markers, such as columns, lines, and data points.
• The chart area contains everything in the chart, including the plot area. If you add chart features that extend beyond the plot area, such as axis titles or level difference arrows, the chart area expands to include these features.

You can align objects to the chart area or the plot area (see Align and distribute objects). For example, you can center a chart title above the plot area and left align the chart area to the slide title.

You can match the size of the chart area or plot area to the size of other objects (see Match objects sizes). For example, you can match the height of the plot area to the height of an image that's beside the chart.