Excel PDF export on external monitor cuts off

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The page settings, including the print area, margins, and scaling, should be the primary factors that determine the layout and content of the exported PDF.

If the print area option is grayed out in Excel, it could be due to the following reasons:

1. Active cell selection: Make sure that you have selected a cell within the range of your chart before accessing the "Page Layout" tab. The print area option may be disabled if no cells or objects are selected.
2. Protected worksheet: If the worksheet is protected, the print area option might be restricted. You can try unprotecting the worksheet before modifying the print area.
3. Chart in a grouped shape: If your chart is placed within a grouped shape or object, the print area option may be disabled. In this case, you would need to ungroup the shape or object before adjusting the print area.

If none of these reasons apply, it's possible that there may be other factors or limitations specific to your Excel version or configuration. In such cases, you could consider alternative methods for exporting the chart to PDF, such as using third-party PDF printer software or saving the chart as an image and then creating a PDF from the image file. It would be helpful to gather more information about the specific Excel version, operating system, and any other relevant details to further investigate and provide more accurate guidance. The steps were processed using AI.