You can edit the attributes of graph elements, add annotations, and edit graph layouts. Graph editing affects only the current graph. To change graphics defaults, choose File > Options.

To edit a graph, double-click the graph to open the Options pane. The Options pane provides a subset of the possible graph editing options. Select More Options to open the Edit Graph dialog box and access all the graph editing options.

Once you open the Edit Graph dialog box, there are many ways to select graph items to modify. For instance, you can:
  • Double-click the graph item.
  • Select the graph item, right-click, and choose Edit item.
  • Choose the graph item from the drop-down menu on the Graph editing toolbar and click the Edit button .

After you finish editing, you can leave the graph in the current project or save it to a separate file. To save a graph as its own file, right-click the graph, then choose Save Graph As.

For information about how to edit specific elements, use the other sections in General Graph Options.