Y Axis Properties

Data Range

These properties control the extent of the Y AXIS.

 Autoscale

Check this box to autoscale the Y AXIS between the minimum and maximum values of the data. If the box is unchecked, enter your values into the Minimum and Maximum fields.

 Reverse Axis

Check this box to reverse the direction of the Y AXIS.

[Apply Changes]

Immediately updates the plot using all settings.

Major Grid

These properties control drawing a major grid on the Y AXIS.

Ticks

Choose the type of major ticks drawn along the axis edges:

None: No major grid ticks are drawn on the Y axis.

Inside: Major grid ticks extend inward from the plot box frame on the Y axis.

Outside: Major grid ticks extend outward from the plot box frame on the Y axis.

Cross: Major grid ticks extend across the plot box frame on the Y axis.

Lines

Select the type of lines drawn between major ticks on opposite sides of the plot. The line width and color are set on the Plot Frame Properties page:

None: No major grid lines are drawn on the Y axis.

Dotted: Draws dotted lines for the major grid on the Y axis. Note: If the line width is greater than 1 screen pixel, Windows ignores this selection and draws solid lines.

Solid: Draws solid lines for the major grid on the Y axis.

Digits

Select the number of digits of precision in the axis labels.

 Auto

Check this box to have the interval between major Y AXIS automatically selected. If unchecked, enter the interval or select it from the history list at right.

Minor Grid

These properties control drawing a major grid on the Y axis.

Ticks

Choose the type of minor ticks drawn along the axis edges:

None: No minor grid ticks are drawn on the Y axis.

Inside: Minor grid ticks extend inward from the plot box frame on the Y axis.

Outside: Minor grid ticks extend outward from the plot box frame on the Y axis.

Cross: Minor grid ticks extend across the plot box frame on the Y axis.

Lines

Select the type of lines drawn between minor ticks on opposite sides of the plot. The line width and color are set on the Plot Frame Properties page:

None: No minor grid lines are drawn on the Y axis.

Dotted: Draws dotted lines for the minor grid on the Y axis. Note: If the line width is greater than 1 screen pixel, Windows ignores this selection and draws solid lines.

Solid: Draws solid lines for the minor grid on the Y axis.

Number

Select the number of minor grid intervals per major grid interval

Tip

A new plot is created with the y axis automatically adjusted to the full range of the data. This is the same as checking the Auto option in this dialog. If you uncheck Auto and enter new limits, you can can return to the autoscaled values by clicking the button on the Plot Bar.