Can I remove the legend from a graph created through the chart tool?

[halie_mustow]

Hi Guys,

I have created a bar graph using the Illustrator graph tool and it has generated a legend. In excel I have the option to adjust the position or remove the legend but can't seem to find the option in Illustrator. I know that I can adjust the position to the top but I just want it not to show, I still need the data active so cannot ungroup the elements and delete it. Can anyone help?

Thanks

Halie

[sishamIAGD · Accepted solution]

If you don’t want Illustrator to generate a legend, don’t enter data‑set labels.

You can read about how to create graphs here: How to create graphs in Illustrator and scroll down to 'Use graph labels and data sets'

[halie_mustow]

Thank you for helping, appreciate it.

[sishamIAGD]

Glad to help!

[Silly-V]

If your workflow allows for this and your legend is separated enough from the graph, you can use a clipping path to clip out the legend - all in the name of not expanding and destroying the graph object.

[halie_mustow]

Thank you for your suggestion, this works too