Zooming in to a Selected Area

You can zoom in to a selected area of a curve in an XY plot.

Before you begin: An XY plot must be open.
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  1. Position the cursor at one corner of the area to be enlarged, click and drag the cursor to the opposite corner, and release the cursor.

    Tip: A rectangular bounding outline is displayed when you drag the cursor. You can then easily select the area you want to enlarge.


    The curve view is enlarged and the axis values are updated to match the data you select.

    You can pan the view after you have zoomed in to a region.

  2. To reframe to the entire display, right-click anywhere in the chart area, and select Fit All In.

    Tip: You can also double-click anywhere in the chart area.

    The plot is reframed.