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SetLegendFill

Sets the fill to the chart legend.

Syntax

expression.SetLegendFill(oFill);

expression - A variable that represents a ApiChart class.

Parameters

NameRequired/OptionalData typeDefaultDescription
oFillRequiredApiFillThe fill type used to fill the legend.

Returns

boolean

Example

Apply a background fill color to the chart legend in a document.

// How do I set a solid background color for the legend of a chart in a document?

// Highlight the legend with a distinct fill so it stands out from the chart area in a document.

let doc = Api.GetDocument();
let paragraph = doc.GetElement(0);
let chart = Api.CreateChart("bar3D", [
[200, 240, 280],
[250, 260, 280]
], ["Projected Revenue", "Estimated Costs"], [2014, 2015, 2016], 4051300, 2347595, 24);
paragraph.AddDrawing(chart);
let fill = Api.CreateSolidFill(Api.RGB(51, 51, 51));
chart.SetSeriesFill(fill, 0, false);
fill = Api.CreateSolidFill(Api.RGB(255, 111, 61));
chart.SetSeriesFill(fill, 1, false);
fill = Api.CreateSolidFill(Api.RGB(128, 128, 128));
chart.SetLegendFill(fill);