Configure the Y-Axis

The Y tab controls the labels associated with the X-axis.

Note: For this tab to display, the Show X/Y Properties option must be checked in the Graph properties tab. See Configure Graph Tab.

Activity Steps

  1. Display the graph.
  2. In the Property Panel select the Y tab.
  3. Configure the following options as required.
    • Auto-title – Whether to automatically name the Y axis after the associated data column.
    • Y Title – Only available if Auto-title is unchecked.
    • Y Thumbnail – Only available if Auto-title is unchecked.
    • Log scale – Use logarithmic scale.
    • Draw grid – Draw Y-axis grid lines.
    • Grid colour
    • Y Ticks field group:
      • Auto tick – Whether to automatically space the ticks on the Y-axis.
      • Min
      • Interval – Interval between ticks.
    • Y Min/Max field group:
      • Auto min/max – Whether to set the minimum and maximum values of the Y-axis to the extents of the data.
      • Min
      • Max
    • Y Annotate field group:
      • Draw – Where the Y-axis is located. Select from Bottom, Top, Both and None.
      • Horz – Whether to rotate the Y-axis labels vertically.
      • Annotate – Where the Y-axis is labelled. Select from Outside, Inside and None.
      • Colour – Colour of the Y-axis and associated labels.