Chart.ApplyLayout method (Excel)

Applies the layouts shown in the ribbon.

Syntax

expression.ApplyLayout (Layout, ChartType)

expression A variable that represents a Chart object.

Parameters

Name Required/Optional Data type Description
Layout Required Long Specifies the type of layout. The type of layout is denoted by a number from 1 to 10.
ChartType Optional XlChartType The type of chart.

Remarks

When you use a layout on the current chart type, a number from 1 to 10 is applied to the chart type. You can also apply the layout of one chart type on another chart type. For example, you can apply the layouts that are available from a line chart to a column chart. The layout only adds chart elements that are available for that particular chart type.

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