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Modifying a Chart's Gridlines

By default, gridlines are shown on the created chart.

To modify a chart's gridlines:

  1. Select Analysis | Charts.

  2. Open or create a chart.

  3. From the File menu, select Properties. The Chart Properties window appears.

  4. Select the Gridlines tab.

  5. Options include:

    • Choosing whether to show horizontal and/or vertical gridlines.

    • Setting the style, weight, and color of the horizontal and/or vertical gridlines.

  6. After making your selections, click OK. The Chart Properties window closes and the chart displays your selections.

Showing or Hiding Gridlines

  1. From the Chart Properties/Gridlines tab in the Grid drop-down menu, select Horizontal or Vertical.

  2. Either:

    • Select the Show grid check box to display the gridlines.

    • Clear the Show grid check box to hide the gridlines.

  3. Repeat step 1 and 2 to show or hide the other gridlines.

Setting Gridline Styles

NOTE:

The appearance of lines are affected by style, width, and color, so you may find some experimentation useful to get the best display. In general, use darker colors on a light background. The higher the contrast between object and background, the easier the object is to view.
  1. From the Chart Properties/Gridlines tab in the Grid drop-down menu, select Horizontal or Vertical.

  2. Select any of the following options:

    • Style

    • Width

    • Color

  3. Repeat step 1 and 2 to change the style of the other gridline.

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