# Set default chart options

As an administrator, you can add default chart options that are applied whenever a new chart is created. Adding default chart options does not apply the changes to existing charts. You can modify the options on charts without affecting the default option settings. You can also set an existing chart back to the default settings by clicking the **Reset to default** link on the **Other** tab of the **Chart Options** dialog box.

Role permissions are as follows:

| Actions | Administrator | Power user | Business analyst (View-only) |
| ------- | ------------- | ---------- | ---------------------------- |
| Set     | X             |            |                              |
| Reset   | X             | X          |                              |
| Remove  | X             |            |                              |

Perform the following steps to set a default chart option:

1. Open the chart you want to modify.
2. Select the **More actions and options** button, then click **Chart Options**.

   The **Chart Options** dialog box displays.
3. Enter the new default options in the **Chart Options** dialog box and select **Set as default for all charts**.

   The **Alert** dialog box displays and gives you the option of cancelling your changes.
4. Click **OK** to apply your new defaults.

The default options are set for new charts.


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