Microsoft Excel 2003: How To Disable Chart Tips
Contributed by shamanstears 
October 11, 2006 
Tagged: Microsoft Excel
By default, when your mouse pointer is hovered over a section of an Excel 2003 chart, it will display tooltips. To disable Chart Tips:
1. Click Tools.
2. Select Options.
2. Click the Chart tab.
3. In the Chart tips section, uncheck the Show names and Show values checkboxes.
4. Click OK.