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Manipulating
Charts
The procedures in this
section explain how to
perform basic
operations with graphic
objects. For more
informa_on about
working with graphic
objects, see the
Drawing'chapter.
When you create a chart, it appears with small black boxes around the
perimeter
and a diamond-shaped
spot in the center. These band/_s indicate
the chart is the currently selected object.
Use the handles
to manipulate
'your chart.
The diamond-shaped
handle
in the
center
alows
you to move
the chart,
and the other
handles
allow you to
resize
it.
Resizing and Moving a Chart
Hold down SHIFT
while dragging to
maintain the chart's
proportions.
• To resize a chart:
Place the on-screen
pointer over one of the handles that surrounds
the chart,
click and hold the Select button, and drag. Dragging toward the center of the
chart reduces it, while dragging away from the center enlarges it.
• To move a chart:
1. If the chart is not selected,
click on the edge
of the chart to select
it.
Handles
appear
around
the char*frame
and the move handle
appears
in
the center.
Resize ha!_iie_,_,
-
(the handles around the edges)
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If you move a chart or
graphic image into a
/ocked area, the chart or
image will become locked
ff the move handle is
within the locked area. To
move the chart or image,
unlock the area, move the
chart or image, and then
lock the area again.
You can move the
.chart to any IocaUon in
your spreadsheeL
Movehandle
(the handlein the center)
2. Place the pointer
over the move
handle
in the center
of the chart. When
the pointer
changes
to a pair of crossed
arrows,
hold
down
the Select
button
to grab
the chart.
3.
Holding
the Select
button,
drag to move
the chart to the position
you
want.
4.
Release
the Select button.
The chart appears
in the new position.
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