A chart ______________ provides an overall design look for a chart after a chart type is selected.

• A. Style
• B. Theme
• C. Palette
• D. Template

Answer: (A)

When you pick a chart type, the overall look is driven by the style. A style is a preset combination of formatting choices—colors, borders, fills, fonts, and effects—that instantly give the chart a cohesive appearance without changing the data. It lets you switch from one aesthetic to another quickly while keeping the same chart structure. In contrast, a theme affects colors and fonts across the whole workbook, a palette is just a set of colors to choose from, and a template saves a broader chart setup beyond the immediate look. So the style is the option that provides the overall design look after a chart type is selected.