Graphics

Editing Object Properties

To edit the properties of an object:

1. Start plot editing mode.
2. Start the Property Editor by double-clicking on the object in the graph or using one of the other mechanisms.

1. The Property Editor displays the set of panels associated with the object you have selected.

3. Click on the tab of the panel that contains the property you want to modify.
4. Change the value of the property. For some properties, you must select a value from a menu of values. For other fields, you can either select a value or type a value directly into the field.

Note    If you place the cursor over a field, a data tip appears that displays the name of the property being edited and its current value.

5. Click the Apply button.

For example, if you double-click on a line object in a graph, the Property Editor displays the set of tabbed panels specific to line objects: Data, Style, and Info. To change the style of a line from solid to dashed, click on the Style tab to view the style panel and click on the Line style menu. Select Dashed line from the list of styles.

Editing Multiple Objects

If you select multiple objects of the same type, the Property Editor displays the set of panels specific to that object type. For example, if you select several lines in a graph, the Property Editor displays the panels associated with line objects. If you change the value of a line property and apply your change, it affects all the objects you have selected.

If you select multiple objects of different types, for example, a line and an axes, the Property Editor displays only the Info panel, which provides access to properties that are common to all object types.

For information about navigating among multiple selections, see Multiple Selections and the Navigation Bar.

Using the Property Editor

Navigating Among Objects in a Graph