How to Adjust the Color of Excel Bars in a Bar Chart

1. Open the formatted workbook and double-click the specific bar element you wish to change.
2. On the 'Patterns' tab in the 'Area' section of the 'Format Data Series' dialogue box, click your preferred color. You can preview it in the 'Sample' box in the lower left corner.
3. Click the 'OK' button. The chart will show the new color choice.
4. Save the changes to the chart and workbook.