To apply layout 7 quick layout to a chart, what should be done?

To apply layout 7 quick layout to a chart in PowerPoint, selecting the chart and then navigating to the chart tools design tab is the correct approach. This particular tab provides the necessary options to modify the chart's design features, including various layout choices. Within the design tab, you will find a quick layout button that allows you to apply different pre-designed layouts to the selected chart efficiently.

This method is preferred because it organizes all chart-related formatting options in one accessible place, streamlining the process of enhancing the chart’s visual presentation. Other methods presented might not lead directly to the chart layout options required for layout changes. For instance, while right-clicking the chart may offer some context-sensitive options, it doesn't explicitly lead to the quick layout selections that are found specifically in the design tab.