3d charts – Apple Numbers '08 User Manual

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Chapter 6

Using Charts

3D Charts

All the chart types except scatter charts can be displayed as 3D charts.

Here are 2D and 3D versions of a pie chart.

And here are 2D and 3D versions of a line chart.

To define 3D scene settings:

1

Select a 3D chart.

2

Click Inspector in the toolbar, click the Chart Inspector, and then click 3D Scene.

3

Modify the chart’s viewing angle, lighting style, and depth as desired using the 3D
Scene controls.

Viewing angle arrows: Drag an arrow to adjust the angle. Click the vertical arrow and
drag up or down to move the chart up or down. Click the horizontal arrow and drag
side to side to move the chart left or right. To move the chart both ways, click the
intersection of the arrows and drag.

Lighting Style: Choose an item from this pop-up menu to adjust the lighting effect.

Chart Depth: Slide this control to increase or decrease the depth of the 3D elements.

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