Customizing Data Point Symbols and Lines in Line Charts
In area and line charts, you can use symbols (circles, triangles, squares, and diamonds)
to represent data points. You can also show a straight or curved line between the data
points.
The data points in this series
are represented by triangles.
The data points in this series
are represented by squares.
Here are ways to change the data point symbols and connecting line:
To change the data point symbol, select a data series (area shape or line), click
m
Inspector in the toolbar, click the Chart button, and then click Series. Choose a symbol
from the Data Symbol pop-up menu. Adjust the size of the data point symbols by
entering a value or using the stepper in the adjacent field.
Join points with a curve.
Choose a symbol to
use for data points.
To join points with a curve, select a data series (line), and then choose Curve from the
m
Connect Points pop-up menu.
To change the line color, select a line, click Inspector in the toolbar, click the Graphic
m
button, and then use the Stroke controls. See “Changing the Style of Borders” on
page 166 for instructions.
To learn about other formatting options, see “Formatting Charts” on page 228.