Layers

Use the Layer Control window to configure the main features of the chart and to add additional layers, such as annotations.

Select View > Layer Control to show or hide the Layer Control window.

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Add additional layers for charts or annotations	Click the Add Layers button to show the Available Layers section (if it is not already visible). Select either Add new Chart Layer or Add new Annotation Layer. Click Add Selected Layer. The new layer displays in the list on the left.
Show or hide layers	Click the main button in the Layer section to show or hide a layer:
Configure layers	Click the Style button to configure that layer's settings (see below for more details):
Remove a layer	Select the layer and click Remove Layer:

Click the Style button to configure the layer settings:

The following settings are available:

Setting	Description
Name	The layer name. Displayed in the Layer Control window.
Continuous Update	If you select the check box, the chart will update automatically when the table selection changes. If you clear the check box the chart will not update. You can use the Update button whenever you want to manually update the chart.
Make Series From	Configures whether the rows or columns from the table display as a series in the chart.
Reverse Order In	Select the check boxes, to reverse the order of the rows or columns from the order they appear in the table.
Explorer	Click to open the Chart Explorer.
Wizard	Click to open the Chart Wizard.
Trendlines	Click to open the Trendlines window.
Style	Click Save Style to save the settings as a default. You can apply saved settings to a layer from the Defaults tab.