Add a Baseline to a Legacy Chart

When working with legacy charts, you can define baselines by the values on the numeric axis.

Procedure

  1. Click the chart object.
  2. In the Properties pane, under Chart Annotations, double-click the Baselines property.
  3. Click the new button new icon and choose the type of baseline from the list.
  4. Specify the necessary criteria for the baseline position.

    If you use a calculation to determine the baseline, define an expression.

  5. If you add more than one baseline, specify their order using the up and down arrows.
  6. Click OK.

    A baseline icon appears in the Markers, notes, and baselines box.

  7. To define the line style, click the baseline icon baseline icon and set the Line Styles property.
  8. To define the text style, click the baseline text and make changes in the Properties pane.
  9. To delete a baseline, click its baseline icon and click the delete button delete icon.