Quick summary
Adding a legend to a PowerPoint chart helps viewers instantly identify data series without guessing. You can enable and reposition the legend in just a few clicks using the Chart Elements menu.
Steps
- Click on the chart to select it.
- Click the green plus sign (+) icon to open the Chart Elements menu.
- Check the box next to Legend to enable it.
- Click the small arrow next to the word "Legend" to expand placement options.
- Choose the legend position on your slide — Right, Top, Left, or Bottom.
