If you can get patterns you like (I am never pleased with the patterns, but
YMMV), make a custom chart type:

http://peltiertech.com/Excel/ChartsH...stomTypes.html

- Jon
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Jon Peltier, Microsoft Excel MVP
Peltier Technical Services
Tutorials and Custom Solutions
http://PeltierTech.com/
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"dsharp" wrote in message
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How do I set excel to automatically appear with patterns in the colums of
charts? I have a black and white laser printer and patterns would appear
better than color and I don't want to change them every time.