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Adding pictographs to charts
Pictographs represent data visually, according to the type data shown. For example, instead of a simple bar to represent a dollar amount, you can add a pictograph of a dollar sign or stack of coins.
To create a pictograph:
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Select and copy the FreeHand graphic you'd like to use. |
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Use the Subselect tool to select a column in the series to which you'll apply the pictograph. |
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Choose Xtras > Chart > Pictograph. |
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In the Pictograph dialog box, click Paste In to display the copied object in the preview window. |
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To copy the selection in the Paste In window to the Clipboard, click Copy Out. |
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Choose how to fill the columns: |
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Select Repeating to fill the columns with repeating copies of the object. Partial objects are used to represent incremental values. |
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Deselect Repeating to fill the column with one scaled object. |
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Click OK. |
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To remove a pictograph from your chart:
Select the column from which you want to remove the pictograph and choose Xtras > Chart > Remove Pictograph.
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