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Q&A

Q1:	Can I add a picture as a background inside the chart's data area itself?
A1:	You can easily add a background to your chart. Whereas Figure 10.9 shows a picture that appears behind the chart's normal gray charting area (called the fill area), you can override this background and place a picture behind the actual data lines, bars, and points themselves. To do so, right-click over the fill area's background and select Format Plot Area. Next, select Fill Effects and place the picture just as you did in the final section of this hour.
Q2:	Why would I want an instant graph from the F11 keypress if none of the labels are accurate and if I cannot determine the graph type ahead of time?
A2:	Excel's instant charting feature certainly does not produce final, presentation-ready charts, but that's not the point. When you have data to analyze and you need a quick look at the data, select the data in a range and press F11 (or Alt+F1) to see whether Excel's default Column chart fits the nature of the data. If you want a fancier graph, use the Chart Wizard and specify all the details of the chart. The instant charting feature is available, however, for an initial look at a picture of your data.