# Modify the Appearance of the Chart Labels using the Properties Window

## Content



To edit the chart labels using the **C1Chart** Properties window, complete the following steps:

1.  Right-click on the **C1Chart** control and select **Properties** from the context menu. The Properties window for the **C1Chart** control will appear in the right pane.
2.  Expand the **ChartLabels** and click on the ellipsis button next to **LabelsCollection**.
3.  Select the existing label in the **Members** list and expand the **Style** node.
4.  Expand the **Border** node and set the **BorderStyle** to **Solid**, **Color** to **Gray**, and **Thickness** to **2**.
5.  Set the **ForeColor** to **Red** and click **OK**.

The label’s appearance is modified:

![](https://cdn.mescius.io/document-site-files/images/70bd33a2-280e-4cc3-a1c0-7b827eceb8aa/imagesext/image10_60.png)

## See Also

[Modify the X and Y Axis Appearance using the Properties Window](/componentone/docs/win/online-chart2d/chartforwinformstask/creatingandformattin/modifythexandyaxisap)