XL2000: Chart Labels Print Inside a White Box

When you print or print preview a chart, the data labels on your chart may be printed inside a white box.

This behavior occurs if the data labels are positioned in front of a shaded area in the chart, such as the plot area. Labels may not appear correctly when printed in front of a shaded background. Printing the labels inside a white box ensures that the labels are printed clearly and legibly.

To work around this behavior, use a transparent background for the labels. To do this, follow these steps:

1.	In the chart, double-click the axis to which the labels are attached, or double-click the labels themselves (if they are attached to a series).
2.	Click the Font tab.
3.	In the Background list, click Transparent.
4.	Click OK.

The labels should now print and print preview correctly.

NOTE: If you format your labels to have a transparent background, they may not be printed correctly if your printer prints at a resolution of 300 dots per inch or lower, or if the color of the labels is very similar to the background color.