/text/schart/01/04070000.xhp Sun Microsystems, Inc. converted from old format - fpe axes; inserting grids grids; inserting in charts Grids You can divide the axes into sections by assigning gridlines to them. This allows you to get a better overview of the chart, especially if you are working with large charts. The Y axis major grid is activated by default.

Major grids Defines the axis to be set as the major grid. X axis Adds gridlines to the X axis of the chart. The Horizontal Grid On/Off icon on the Formatting bar toggles the visibility of the grid display for the X axis. Note: This only works if the Minor grid check boxes in Insert - Grids are cleared. Otherwise, the minor grid remains visible when the major grid is turned off. Y axis Adds gridlines to the Y axis of the chart. The Vertical Grid On/Off icon on the Formatting bar toggles the visibility of the grid display for the Y axis. Note: This only works if the X-axis Minor grid is not selected in Insert - Grids. Otherwise, the minor grid remains visible when the major grid is turned off. Z axis Adds gridlines to the Z axis of the chart. This option is only available if you're working with 3D charts. Minor grids Use this area to assign a minor grid for each axis. Assigning minor grids to the axis reduces the distance between the major grids. X axis Adds gridlines that subdivide the X axis into smaller sections. Y axis Adds gridlines that subdivide the Y axis into smaller sections. Z axis Adds gridlines that subdivide the Z axis into smaller sections. This option is only available if you're working with 3D charts.