Axis numbering

How do you change the numbering on an axis?

Double-click on an axis to open the Frame and Origin tab of the Format Axes dialog. Or click on the Format Axis tool in the Prism toolbar.

To change the font, size, and color of the numbering for one axis:

Go to the Titles and Fonts tab of the Format Axes dialog. Click the Font button in the Numbering or labeling section. Or select an axis by clicking on it, and use the Font settings in the toolbar.

To change the default font used for new graphs:

Set on the Graph tab of the Preferences dialog.

To move the numbers above/below the X-axis or to the right/left of the Y-axis:

Select the position of the axis numbering in the Axis Titles section on the Titles and Fonts tab of the Format Axes dialog. Or select the axis numbering by clicking once; then drag the numbering with the mouse or nudge it by clicking the arrow keys:

To put a prefix in front of all axis numbers, or a suffix after:

Enter the prefix (i. e. “$”) or suffix (i. e. “%”) in the Format Axes dialog.

To rotate the numbering 90 degrees:

Set the number orientation In the All Ticks section in the Format Axes dialog.