How to Change Chart Names on the Vertical & Horizontal Axis in Excel. Descriptive labels on an Excel chart enhance its readability and help you interpret the information the chart contains.

Layout 6: Layout 6 shows the following elements: Chart Title, Vertical Axis Title, Data Labels on Last Category (Outside End), Horizontal axis, Vertical Axis, and Major Gridlines.

How to Change the X-Axis Range in Excel Charts. For a business owner, Microsoft Excel 2010 provides an excellent platform for storing numerical information about your business.