The following example sets the text and backdrop parameters for a chart legend.
Private Sub Command1_Click()
With MSChart1.Legend
' Make Legend Visible.
.Location.Visible = True
.Location.LocationType = VtChLocationTypeRight
' Set Legend properties.
.TextLayout.HorzAlignment = _
VtHorizontalAlignmentRight ' Right justify.
' Use Yellow text.
.VtFont.VtColor.Set 255, 255, 0
.Backdrop.Fill.Style = VtFillStyleBrush
.Backdrop.Fill.Brush.Style = VtBrushStyleSolid
.Backdrop.Fill.Brush.FillColor.Set 255, 0, 255
End With
End Sub