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How to Fill the Chart with Color in PowerPoint

Updated on:
May 25, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to apply color fills to charts in PowerPoint.

Quick summary

This tutorial shows how to fill a chart with color in PowerPoint using the Shape Fill option under the Format menu. In just five steps, you can select a chart, open Format settings, and apply any color to make your data visualizations stand out.


Steps

  1. Select the chart inside the slide canvas of your PowerPoint presentation that you want to edit.
  2. Head to the top menu bar and click 'Format'.
  3. Find 'Shape Fill' and click the drop-down arrow next to it.
  4. Pick the color you wish to use from the color picker.
  5. The selected chart in your PowerPoint presentation will now be filled with color.

📌 Why this matters

Filling a chart with color in PowerPoint is a quick way to improve data clarity and visual consistency across your presentations. Custom chart colors help audiences immediately identify key data points and align visuals with brand guidelines. PowerPoint's Shape Fill feature gives presenters full control over chart aesthetics without needing advanced design skills. Mastering this formatting step ensures every chart communicates its message with maximum visual impact.
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