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SAS/GRAPH(R) 9.2: ODS Graphics Editor User's Guide

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Add an Arrow to a Graph

You can add an arrow to a graph to point out specific information. To add an arrow to a graph:
  1. Click the arrow icon arrow icon in the Graph toolbar, or select Insertthen selectArrow from the main menu.
  2. Position your cursor at a starting position in the graph.
  3. Click and drag the head of the arrow. When you create your arrow, a text box appears at the end of the arrow.
    If you press the CTRL key and then click and drag, the arrow is created from the center and moves outward.
    If you press SHIFT and then click and drag, then the arrow's orientation stays in multiple of 15 degrees. You can create a perfect horizontal or vertical arrow this way. You can also rotate the arrow in 15 degree increments to create a diagonal arrow.
    If you press CTRL+SHIFT and then click and drag, the arrow is created from the center, moves outward, and can be positioned in 15 degree increments.
  4. (Optional) Enter text in the text box that appears at the end point of the arrow.
    If you don't add text now, you can do so later. For instructions, see Add Text to an Annotation.