How to make a chart (graph) in Excel and save it as template - Ablebits.com Oct 22, 2015 · How to apply the chart template. To create a chart in Excel based on a specific chart template, open the Insert Chart dialog by clicking the Dialog Box Launcher in the Charts group on the ribbon. On the All Charts tab, switch to the Templates folder, and click on the template you want to apply.. To apply the chart template to an existing graph, right click on the …