reducing number of x axis labels

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    elaine baker
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      Hi, I am new to DataGraph, please can you tell me if it is possible to show every 2nd, 3rd or 4th label on the x axis, rather than all of them?

      thank you

       

      For instance instead of showing Jan, Feb Mar, Apr, May, Jun – I could show Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec?

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      #4490
      dgteam
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        Hi Elaine!

        In general the tick mark labels and locations are controlled using the Axis settings.

        If you are plotting a date axis, the labels are set automatically depending on the size of the graph and the range being plotted.

        For example, here is a graph where we have set the size, and every other month is labeled.

        Axis 01

        Click and drag across the screen to zoom in on a section.

        Axis 02

         

        Now, there is more room, so every month is labeled.Axis 03

        If you want to have more exact control, you can make columns for where you want the date placed and the label to go along with that date.

        Axis 04

        Then change the axis settings for X tick marks from ‘Automatic’ to ‘Labels’.

        Select the columns for the location and labels, as shown.

        Axis 05

        Hopefully, most of the time the automatic settings will work for you for dates.  If you think the automatic settings are not giving you the best result, please send that example along.

        Hope this helps!

         

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