I am using Excel 97 and making line graphs with numerous data sets plotted.
After making the graph, I am modifying the legend key to sort the data. Each
data set has two lines, period one and period two. I want the same symbol
and color for each data set, with a solid line for period one and a dashed
line for period two. I am not interested in creating custom markers; I am
content with the variety of of markers in the program. However, my question
is this:

When I go to format the legend key, the markers available in the custom drop
down box seem to be available in two distinct groups. Sometimes the drop
down box displays 9 solid shapes (triangle, diamond, square, etc.) to choose
from and sometimes it displays 9 outline shapes (X, +, etc). Why are all 18
not available each time? This is creating problems because if one set within
a data pair has the different set of markers to choose from it becomes
difficult to match them up (only a few shapes are in both sets).

Any assistance is appreciated - I have many graphs to prepare and this is
turning into a cumbersome time consuming task.