Edit a Legend's Labels

You can change the labels that identify the plots in a legend.
There are two ways to change legend labels:
  • Change the label by using the Legend Contents dialog box.
    1. Right-click the legend, and then select Legend Contents. The Legend Contents dialog box opens.
      Note: This option is not available for gradient legends.
    2. To edit a label, do the following:
      1. Double-click the label.
      2. Enter the text that you want.
      You can edit a label if a small triangle small triangle appears next to the label.
    3. Click OK.
  • Change the label by using the Cell Properties dialog box.
    This option is useful when you are changing plot properties and want to edit the legend label for one or more plots at the same time.
    1. Right-click a plot, and then select Plot Properties. The Cell Properties dialog box opens.
    2. Make sure that the Plots tab is active.
    3. In the Plot list box, make sure that the plot whose label you want to change is selected.
    4. In the Legend Label text box, enter the text that you want.
    5. To change the label for another plot, select the plot from the Plot list box and repeat the previous step.
    6. Click OK.
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