Applying graph designs


    Once you have imported preset graph designs or created a new graph design, you can apply it either as a column in a column graph, as a bar in a bar graph, or as a marker in a line or scatter graph.

To use a graph design in a column or bar graph:

  1. Use the Group Selection tool Group Selection tool to select the columns or bars you want to fill with the design, or select the entire graph.
  2. Choose Object > Graph > Column.
  3. Select a column design type. (See About graph designs.)
  4. If you choose the Repeating Column Type, enter a value in the Each Design Represents text box. Also select whether to chop or scale any fractions of the design from the For Fractions pop-up menu. Chop Design cuts off a fraction of the top design as necessary; Scale Design scales the last design to fit in the column.

  5. Select the design you want to use. A preview of the selected design appears.
  6. Click OK.

To use a marker design in a line or scatter graph:

  1. Use the Group Selection tool Group Selection tool to select the markers and the legends in the graph that you want to replace with a design. Do not select any lines.
  2. Choose Object > Graph > Marker. Select a design, and click OK.
  3. The design is scaled so that the backmost rectangle in the design is the same size as the default square marker on the line or scatter graph.

    Line graph with marker designs
    Line graph with marker designs