How to Set a Default Format for Excel Charts

1. Open Microsoft Excel by opening the 'Start' menu, clicking 'All Programs,' opening the 'Microsoft Office' folder and then clicking on the Microsoft Excel icon.
2. Click the tab labeled 'Insert' at the top of the Microsoft Excel window.
3. Click the 'Create Chart' button on the bottom-right of the 'Charts' section on the Insert tab, below 'Other Charts.'
4. Select the chart type that you would like to use from the preset templates.
5. Click 'Set As Default Chart' to set the selected chart as the default format of all created charts. Click 'OK' to save your changes and to exit the window.