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# Grids

You can divide the axes into sections by assigning grid lines to them. This allows you to get a better overview of the chart, especially if you are working with large charts. The y-axis major grid is activated by default.

To access this command...

Choose Insert - Grids (Charts)

On Formatting bar, click

Horizontal Grids

Vertical Grids

## Major grids

Defines the axis to be set as the major grid.

### x-Axis

Adds grid lines to the x-axis of the chart.

The Vertical Grids icon on the Formatting bar toggles the visibility of the grid display for the x-axis. It switches between the three states: no grid, major grid and both major and minor grids displayed. The change will affect check boxes in Insert - Grids.

Horizontal Grids

### y-Axis

Adds grid lines to the y-axis of the chart.

The Horizontal Grids icon on the Formatting bar toggles the visibility of the grid display for the y-axis. It switches between the three states: no grid, major grid and both major and minor grids displayed. The change will affect check boxes in Insert - Grids.

Vertical Grids

### z-Axis

Adds grid lines to the z-axis of the chart. This option is only available if you're working with 3-D charts.

## Minor grids

Use this area to assign a minor grid for each axis. Assigning minor grids to the axis reduces the distance between the major grids.

### x-Axis

Adds grid lines that subdivide the x-axis into smaller sections.

### y-Axis

Adds grid lines that subdivide the y-axis into smaller sections.

### z-Axis

Adds grid lines that subdivide the z-axis into smaller sections. This option is only available if you're working with 3-D charts.

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