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ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CS2
User Guide
First Column In Front Places the column, bar, or line that corresponds to the first column of data in the Graph Data
window on top. This option also determines which column is on top for column and stacked column graphs with a
Column Width greater than 100% and for bar and stacked bar graphs with a Bar Width greater than 100%.
Mark Data Points Places square markers at each data point.
Connect Data Points Draws lines that make it easier to see relationships among data.
Edge-to-Edge Lines Draws lines that extend across the graph, from left to right along the horizontal (x) axis. This
option is not available for scatter graphs.
Draw Filled Lines Creates a wider line according to the value you enter in the Line Width text box, and which fills
the line with paint according to the specifications for that series of data. This option becomes available when you
select Connect Data Points.
To add drop shadows
You can apply drop shadows behind the columns, bars, or lines in a graph, and to entire pie graphs.
1 Select a graph with the Selection tool.
2 Choose Object > Graph > Type, or double-click the graph tool in the toolbox.
3 In the Graph Type dialog box, select Add Drop Shadow, and click OK.
To change the position of a legend
By default, the legend is displayed to the right of the graph. However, you can choose to display it horizontally across
the top of the graph.
1 Select a graph with the Selection tool.
2 Choose Object > Graph > Type, or double-click the graph tool in the toolbox.
3 In the Graph Type dialog box, select Add Legend Across Top, and click OK.
To format pie graphs
You can change the placement of the legend and how wedges are sorted in pie graphs. You can also specify how you
want to display multiple pie graphs.
1 Select the graph with the Selection tool.
2 Choose Object > Graph > Type, or double-click the graph tool in the toolbox.
3 Do any of the following:
• To change the placement of the legend, select an option for Legend.
• To specify how multiple pie graphs are displayed, select an option for Position.
• To specify how wedges are sorted, select an option for Sort.
Percentages and legends are painted black by default. If a pie wedge with a dark background obscures a legend,
repaintthe dark background.Use theGroup Selectiontooltoselectthe dark piewedges, andpaint thewedgesusing
the Color palette or Swatches palette.
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