# How do I change colors displayed in the chart?

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### To change series color:

1.  Right-click on the chart control.
2.  Select **Chart Properties**.
3.  Choose **Data**.
4.  Expand [SymbolStyle](/componentone/api/win/online-chart2d/dotnet-framework-api/C1.Win.C1Chart.4.8/C1.Win.C1Chart.ChartDataSeries.SymbolStyle.html) node.
5.  Select desired color from **Color** drop-down menu.

### To change chart area color:

1.  In the Properties window, expand the **ChartArea** node.
2.  Expand **Style** node.
3.  Select desired color from **BackColor** drop-down menu.

### To change axis color:

1.  In the Properties window, expand the **ChartArea** node.
2.  Expand **Style** node.
3.  Expand **Font** node.
4.  Select desired color from **ForeColor** drop-down menu.

For more information, see [Axis Appearance](/componentone/docs/win/online-chart2d/chartareaandplotarea/axes/axisappearance).