There are two main ways to select and edit specific chart elements in Excel:

1. Using the Chart Elements Button:

1. Click on your chart to make it the active object.
2. On the ribbon, locate the Chart Tools tab (depending on your Excel version, it might be named Chart Design).
3. In the Chart Tools tab, find the Chart Elements button (it looks like a chart with a box around it). Click this button.
4. A dropdown menu will appear, listing various chart elements you can add or remove. These elements might include chart title, axis titles, data labels, legend, gridlines, and more.
5. Check or uncheck the boxes next to the elements you want to show or hide on your chart.

2. Clicking Directly on the Chart Element:

1. Click on your chart to make it the active object.
2. Click directly on the specific chart element you want to edit. For instance, click on the chart title to edit the text, or click on a data point to format that particular series.
3. Once you click on the element, formatting options will appear in the ribbon under the Chart Tools (or Format) tab. These options will vary depending on the element you selected. You can change font size, color, fill, border, and other formatting aspects.

Additional Tips:

* You can also right-click on a specific chart element for a context menu with editing options.
* When you hover over a chart element, a small box will often appear displaying additional information or formatting options.
* By using the Select Data option under the Chart Tools tab, you can edit the data series included in your chart and change the formatting of the entire series at once.

By using these methods, you can gain granular control over the appearance and information displayed in your Excel charts.