How to Change the Legend Text of Microsoft Excel Charts
- George Apostolov
How to Change the Legend Text of Microsoft Excel Charts: step-by-step guide
Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, find and select the chart you wish to edit.
After that, navigate to the top menu bar and click 'Chart'.
Choose 'Select Data' from the available options.
Next, tap the 'Format' tab to proceed further.
Locate and select the data series represented by the legend you wish to edit.
Subsequently, tap the 'Series Name' field and replace the default name with a new one. Do the same thing for other series.
After completing these steps, the legend text of the selected chart will be changed based on your input.
Quick answer: To change the legend text in Microsoft Excel, select your chart, click 'Chart' in the top menu, and choose 'Select Data'. Next, tap the 'Format' tab, select the data series, and replace the default name in the 'Series Name' field with your new text.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Modify Microsoft chart legend text by selecting the chart, opening Select Data, choosing the series, and updating the Series Name field. This guide shows how to change the Legend Text of Microsoft Excel Charts in 7 steps, starting with "Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, find and select the chart you wish to edit" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the legend text of the selected chart will be changed bas...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Microsoft interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to change the Legend Text of Microsoft Excel Charts?
7 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Microsoft data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Microsoft and Excel. Related guides: How to Change the Microsoft Planner Background, How to Change the Y-Axis Values in Microsoft Excel Charts and How to Clear Cell Formatting in Microsoft Excel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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