Graph Wizard: Plot Area dialog

Use this dialog to configure the plot area of a graph.

For more information, see:

"More about worksheets and graphs"

"About components of a Discoverer graph"

"How to edit a graph"

Background color

Use this button to display a color picker pane that enables you to change the background color of the plot area.

Border color

Use this button to display a color picker pane that enables you to change the default color of the area at the edge of the graph.

Show horizontal grid lines

Use this check box to display horizontal lines on the graph. When selected, the pull down list and Color button become active, which enable you to set the line thickness and color of the line.

Show vertical grid lines

Use this check box to display vertical lines on the graph. When selected, the pull down list and Color button become active, which enable you to set the line thickness and color of the line.

Show data label on bars

Use this check box when you want to display labels on the graph. When selected, the Options button becomes active. Here, you can change the default label position and font style.

Show data tips when mouse is over bars

Use this check box to display pop-up labels when the cursor is pointing at areas of the graph. This makes it easier to identify areas of the graph. When selected, the Options button becomes active. Here, you can change the default label setting. For example, you might want to display the Series name instead of the Value.

Select options for the series displayed on your graph

Use this list to change the default colors of the graph series. Click on a color bar to display a color picker pane. Here, you can change the color of the series.