Apple Numbers '09 User Manual

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Chapter 7

Creating Charts from Data

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To adjust 3D scene settings using the Chart inspector:

1

Select a 3D chart, click Inspector in the toolbar, click the Chart inspector button, and

then click Chart.

2

To change the chart’s viewing angle, drag an arrowhead in the blue arrow button until

you’ve situated the chart the way you want.

3

To change the lighting angle and intensity, select an option from the Lighting Style

pop-up menu that creates the look you want.

4

To change the depth of the chart elements, drag the Chart Depth slider. Dragging to

the right makes the chart elements appear to stretch out toward the viewer.

5

To enhance the edges on a 3D pie chart, select Show Bevel Edges.

6

To change the shape of the bars in 3D column and bar charts, use the Bar Shape pop-

up menu.

To learn about other formatting options, see “Formatting Charts” on page 143.

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