Marker Attributes


To change the marker style, size, color, and other attributes before a plot is created, use the Marker Attributes dialog. You also can change the marker attributes after the plot is created by using the Plot Series Attributes tool.

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Parameters of the Marker Attributes Command

Marker

Select the marker style from the choices in the list.

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Click this button to set the color of the marker symbol and connecting line.

Symbol Size

This field sets the marker width in terms of the standard unit of text points, with 1 point being 1/72 inch.

Filled Symbols

Check this box to cause markers to be filled with a solid color. Otherwise, markers are drawn with an outline.

Connect Points

Check this box to cause a connecting line to be drawn between the plotted points.

Line Width

This field sets the width of lines in terms of the standard unit of text points, with 1 point being 1/72 inch. This affects error bars and connecting lines.

Related Topics

Plot Windows, Plot Series Attributes, Plot Light Curve, Aperture Photometry