Formatting contouring options

Unless otherwise specified, the charting utility will draw contours on a chart at major axis divisions. You can increase or decrease the number of contours that display on your chart in order to best plot your specific data. The charting utility lets you design custom contours for your chart.

The first step in designing custom contours for your chart is to deselect the Automatic Values check box on the Contour tab. You can then customize contours by modifying current contours, adding new contours or deleting existing ones. You can also label contours. The charting utility displays value labels in the legend.

To add a new contour:

1.	Select a contour value from the Contour List or type a value in the Value field.

2.	Click New. The charting utility will add a new value to the contour list.

3.	Click Apply or OK to redraw the chart to reflect the changes.

To delete an existing contour:

1.	Select a contour value from the Contour List.

2.	Click Delete.

3.	Click Apply or OK to redraw the chart to reflect the changes.

To modify a contour:

1.	Select a contour value from the Contour List.

2.	Type the new value for the contour in the Value field.

3.	Click Apply or OK to redraw the chart to reflect the changes.

To add a contour label:

1.	Select a contour value from the Contour List.

2.	In the Label field, type the value label you want the charting utility to display in the legend.

3.	Click Apply or OK to redraw the chart to reflect the changes.