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Defining coordinates for bar charts
The logical graph coordinates (Y-axis) are used to adjust the input data to the physical dimensions of the chart on the PageOUT sheet, so that the bars are kept within the chart.
Make sure that the interval you set for the Y-axis covers the interval between the lowest and highest values in the input data. Also make sure that the interval is not too large. The following examples illustrate how you can set the interval for the Y-axis:
You use the logical graph coordinates (X-axis) to define margins, bar width, and bar gap in relative units. See Defining margins, bar width, and bar gap.
To define the logical graph coordinates - basic mode
In basic mode, you define the logical graph coordinates along the Y-axis. The logical graph coordinates along the X-axis span from 0 to 100 and cannot be changed.
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In the Chart Properties dialog box, enter the largest y-value in Max value.
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To define the logical graph coordinates - advanced mode
In advanced mode, you define the logical graph coordinates both along the Y- and X-axes.
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In the Chart Properties dialog box, select Advanced options.
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To draw bars from the lowest y-value
By default, bars are drawn from Y-value 0. If you want to create a more differentiated chart, you can draw the bars from the lowest Y-value (Min value or Y low) instead.
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In the Chart Properties dialog box, enter the lowest Y-value in Min value or Y low.
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Select Draw from min value.
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