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How can I edit the chart style?

When you create a chart of your family tree, you will be prompted to select the chart style.


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A chart style is a predefined style for a family chart. We have 18 predefined styles that are available for you to choose from.


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If you create a chart on your online family site:


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1. Select your chart style in the second step in the chart making wizard on your family site.
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2. To create your own style, just click on the ‘Advanced customization options’ to choose from the advanced editing options available for your chart:
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There you can personalize the chart by editing fonts, the size of the photos, the box and chart frames, and the facts shown in the chart.​​​​​​


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For example, you can add your own picture as the chart background, among many other options.


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If you create a chart using Family Tree Builder software:


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1. Click on the ‘Styles’ button above the chart you have just generated to select one of 18 suggested chart styles.
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2. If you would like to make additional changes to the chart, click on the ‘Options button’ above the chart view.
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In the window that opens you can use various tabs to edit the chart look according to your preferences.
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3. Click on ‘OK’ to save the changes.

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