In addition to the formatting options common to all objects, all plots in FCS Express share certain basic features, e.g., title, axes, legend, and 3D properties (note that the latter is available only for Histograms and Surface plots) . These options allow the user to completely customize the look of individual plots. If you open plots with similar properties often, you may want to change the default plot options.

 

You can always format a plot by right-clicking on the plot (or double-clicking on a plot that is already selected), selecting Format from the pop-up menu, and choosing a category to format.

 

After formatting a plot:

 

•Press OK to apply the changes.

 

•Press Cancel to discard the changes, close the dialog, and return to the original plot layout.

 

•Press the Preview button to see what the changes would look like without actually applying the changes. After Preview, press OK to apply the changes, or simply continue editing.

 

•Press Restore to discard the changes but continue editing the plot.

 

You can also format many features by selecting a plot and using the commands on the Format tab of the Ribbon. Preview and restore options are not available using this method, however.