Modifying Plot Options

Plot options allow you to configure the layout and visualization of the plot area.

This task shows you how to:

Before you begin: An XY plot must be open.
See Also
About XY Plot

Adjust Plot Appearances

You can modify the background, layout, and title of an XY plot display.

  1. Right-click anywhere in the plot window, and select Options.
    The Options dialog box appears.
  2. Select the item Plot.
  3. Modify the background options.
    • To modify the color of the background fill, select the Show fill check box, and select a color in the color list.
    • To remove the background color, clear the Show fill check box.
    • To modify the border of the plot, select the Show border check box; and modify the color, the thickness, and the line type.
    • To remove the border, clear the Show border check box.
  4. Modify the title options.
    • To add a plot title, in the Title text box, type the title, and select a color and font.
    • To display a background, select the Show background check box, and select a color in the color list.
    • To show a border, select the Show border check box; and select a color, the thickness, and the type of border.
  5. To reset to default values, click Reset.
  6. To set as default values, click Set as Default.