Method 1: Add a graph background:

The first method uses a graph background to add a box right at the edges of the axes. To add the graph background:

1. Click on the Graph object in the Object Manager to select the graph.
2. In the Property Manager, click on the Line tab.
3. Change the Style in the Background Line section to a solid line.
4. Change the Color in the Background Line section, if desired. The line is now displayed at the edge of the graph.

This graph shows bar charts and a graph background line.

If you want the box filled, continue onto these steps:

1. Click the Fill tab.
2. Change the Pattern to the desired fill pattern.
3. Change the Foreground color to the desired color.

This graph shows bar charts and a solid filled graph background.

Method 2: Draw a rectangle:

This method allows the box to be located where ever you want it to be. To draw a rectangle:

1. Click the Home | Draw | Area | Rectangle command in the ribbon.
2. Click on the top left corner where the box should be located.
3. Hold down the left mouse button and drag the rectangle to the desired size.
4. Release the left mouse button and the rectangle is added.
5. Press ESC on the keyboard to end drawing mode.

This graph shows bar charts and a drawn rectangle around the graph.

To change the line or fill properties, click on the Rectangle 1 in the Object Manager. If you fill the rectangle, you will likely want to click the Layout| Move | To Back command to place it behind the graph.

This graph shows bar charts and a filled rectangle around the graph.

Updated July 22, 2019