John P. Crotty
Objectives:
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1. To draw a “no-frills” graph.
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2. To name a graph.
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3. To use function key [F10] to view a graph.
Directions:
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1. It is easy to draw a minimal graph.
Press / to bring up the Main Menu.
Select Graph.
Select A.
Move the cursor to E8, the first value in the range.
Press . to anchor the range.
Press the down-arrow key 15 times to highlight the range.
Press [ENTER]
That’s all!
Select View to view the graph.
Note that a line graph is the default type of graph. Also, that the Y-axis is automatically set to fill as much of the screen as possible.
Press any key to continue.
2. Let’s name our first graph. I’ll call mine PAM.
Select Name.
Select Create.
Type in the name, PAM
Press [ENTER]
3. Besides line graphs, 1-2-3 can also draw other types of graphs.
Select Type.
Select Bar.
Select View.
Press any key to continue.
Select Type.
Select Pie.Select View.
Press any key to continue.
And let’s quit the graph routine.
Select Quit.
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4. Any time you are in the Ready mode, pressing [F10] draws the last graph on the screen. This allows you to make changes and see their impact instantly.
Move the cursor to C12.
Type 8 which is how many baskets Pam scored in the rematch.
Press [ENTER]
Press [F10] to view the changes.
Notice how the Hillhouse game improves from 3.1% to 5.8%
Press any key to continue.
Type 2 to put back the correct number of baskets.
Press [ENTER]
And unfortunately we’re back to 3.1%
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5. Make sure you save your worksheet. Your graph is coupled with this worksheet’s file. I can not tell you how many times I have lost my graphs by not saving my worksheet.
