The interval between the gridlines in an Excel chart is typically blank, but you can highlight the intervals using an alternating pattern by changing the formatting for the gridlines themselves ...

When the relationship between the charted entities is less important than the individual entities, try using these two chart techniques to highlight important details in Microsoft Excel.

How to Change the X-Axis Range in Excel Charts. For a business owner, Microsoft Excel 2010 provides an excellent platform for storing numerical information about your business.