Creating Specific Graph Types

As alternatives to a standard bar graph, a Bar Graphs interaction may be created as a histogram (Figure 71) or a dot plot (Figure 72). Follow the instructions in the previous sections and use the settings specified below.

Figure 71: Graph Interaction: Bar Graphs: Histogram

The histogram settings are as follows:

1. Click and drag from the values axis to narrow the graph until the bars are touching.

2. In the Graph sub-tab, mark Show Reference Lines and clear the other checkboxes.

3. In the Axes sub-tab, clear all checkboxes. Set the label alignment to right. Under Category Axis, set the step line type to outside.

4. In the Bars sub-tab, select Bar and Single Bars.

Figure 72: Graph Interaction: Bar Graphs: Dot Plot

The dot plot settings are as follows:

1. In the Graph sub-tab, clear all checkboxes.

2. In the Axes sub-tab, do the following:

   1. Under Category Axis, mark Add Arrow at End and Add Arrow at Origin. Set the step line type to cross.

   2. Under Value Axis, clear the checkboxes Add Arrow at End and Add Arrow at Origin. Mark Hide Axis Line. Set step line type to none.

   3. Under Values, select Custom and delete the text of each value.

3. In the Bars sub-tab, select Shape, then select circle.

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