Formatting Data Tables 

Use

You can format the lines of the data table and change the font properties of the table texts. You can also change the number format for the displayed numbers.

Prerequisites

The data table is displayed in the chart, see Showing and Hiding Data Tables.

Procedure

  1. Click on the data table with the right mouse key.
  2. In the context menu choose Format Data Table.

    3. This brings you to the Chart Options dialog box.

  3. Make the changes described below and choose OK.

Changing Lines

  1. Choose tabstrip Line.
  2. If you want to copy the default formatting, choose Automatic.
  3. If you want to set up your own formatting, choose Custom. Select the required type and color for the lines.

Changing Font Properties

  1. Choose tabstrip Font.
  2. Select the required font properties for the table texts: font name, style (bold, italic, etc.), the size in points and the color.

Changing the Number Format

  1. Choose tabstrip Number.
  2. In field Category choose the required category, e.g. Date for date formats.
  3. In field Number formats choose the required format within the category.
  4. If you are not yet satisfied with the format, you can change it directly in field Number format.