# Modify the X and Y Axis Appearance using the Properties Window

## Content



To modify the X and Y Axis appearance 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 **ChartArea** node and then expand **AxisX**.
3.  Click on the dropdown arrow next to the **ForeColor** property and select **Green** from the Custom tab.
4.  Expand the **AxisY** node and Click on the dropdown arrow next to the **ForeColor** property and select **Green** from the **Custom** tab.

The X and Y axes forecolor are modified to green.

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## See Also

[Creating and Formatting Chart Elements Using the Smart Designer](/componentone/docs/win/online-chart2d/chartforwinformstask/creatingandformattin1)