How to add patterns and markers to a chart?

Patterns and markers provide additional means to differentiate data on a chart in addition to color. You can add patterns to bar, column, and area charts while markers can be added to line and area charts.`Pattens and markers make it easier to distinguish between different elements of a chart.

To add a pattern:

1. Create a chart in the dashboard builder
2. Change the chart type to either bar, column or area chart
3. Switch to the Appearance tab
4. Click a series you want to add a pattern to (you can click either a bar or a legend) or switch to the Series section in the left panel and select needed series from the drop-down list
5. In the Pattern fill section, select one of the patterns and it will be applied to a selected series. Swith to another series to apply a pattern to it.
6. Save the chart

To add a marker:

1. Change the chart type to either line or area chart
2. In the Appearance tab, go to the Series section and find needed series
3. Select one of the markers. You can also change line type (dash, dot, dash dot, etc.) and width.Note: For area charts, you can apply both pattern and marker.