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How to Change the Chart's Text Color in PowerPoint

Updated on:
June 9, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to update chart text color in your PowerPoint presentation.

Quick summary

Changing a chart's text color in PowerPoint is done through the Format Pane using the Text Options and Text Fill settings. This step-by-step process lets you fully customize chart label and title colors without leaving your slide canvas.


Steps

  1. Inside the slide canvas of your PowerPoint presentation, go to the chart and select the text you want to edit.
  2. Head over to the top menu bar and click 'Format'.
  3. Choose 'Format Pane' from the available options.
  4. Go to the right-side panel, then click the 'Text Options' tab.
  5. Under the Text Fill section, click the 'Color' menu to proceed.
  6. Pick the new text color you wish to use.
  7. The text color of the selected chart in your PowerPoint presentation will be changed based on your selection.

📌 Why this matters

Customizing chart text color in PowerPoint is essential for creating visually consistent, branded presentations that communicate data clearly. The Format Pane's Text Fill feature gives users precise control over chart label and title colors without requiring advanced design skills. This capability helps presenters ensure accessibility, match corporate color schemes, and make charts easier to read across different display environments. Mastering this formatting option directly improves the professional quality of any PowerPoint-based report or pitch deck.
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