Ampler Charts lets you move series labels — to the other side of the chart, or free-floating anywhere — so each label sits where it reads best.
Quick answer: Drag a series label to move it to the other side of the chart; hold Ctrl while dragging to free-float it into any position.
How to use it
Drag a label, or hold Ctrl to free-float it.
- Drag the series labels to move them to the other side of the chart.
- Hold Ctrl while dragging to free-float the series labels into position.
The labels move to where you place them, so they sit clear of the data and next to the series they name.
When to use it
Free-float a label when its default position overlaps the data or another label; the pre-defined positions keep the chart tidy when they don’t.
How consultants use it
Where a label sits determines whether a chart reads cleanly. Three habits apply:
- Clear of the data: labels are moved off the lines and columns they name
- Next to their series: each label stays close to what it identifies
- Free-float when needed: Ctrl-drag places a label exactly where it reads best
Moving labels keeps a chart legible and uncluttered.
Tips & best practices
- Move labels off the data so they don’t overlap it.
- Hold Ctrl to place a label precisely.
- Keep label placement consistent across comparable charts.
Availability
Part of Ampler Charts, included in Ampler for PowerPoint and the Ampler Suite, on Windows desktop PowerPoint.
Frequently asked questions
How do you move a series label on a chart?
Drag the series label in Ampler Charts to move it — for example to the other side of the chart.
How do you free-float a chart label?
Hold Ctrl while dragging the label to place it anywhere on the chart, rather than snapping to a pre-defined position.
How do you stop labels overlapping the data?
Drag them off the data (Ctrl-drag to free-float) so each label sits clear of the series it names.
Can you move series labels to the other side of the chart?
Yes. Drag them across; hold Ctrl to free-float them into any position.