Updating Graphs
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Editor > Update > Update Graph Now

Editor > Update > Update Graph Automatically

Window > Update All Graphs Now

To update graphs when the data change, use either:

·    Update Graph Now - Updates an individual graph for current data changes

·    Update Graph Automatically - Updates the selected graph and all other graphs created with the same dialog or command whenever the worksheet changes

·    Update All Graphs Now - Updates all open graphs for current data changes

Graph updating is available for all graphs in the Graph menu (except Stem-and-Leaf) and all control charts. You cannot update a layout. When you change a worksheet's data and choose an updating option, Minitab updates open graphs, but not the stored results. To update stored results, rerun the analysis.

Each graph displays an icon indicating its update status.

To make a similar graph but not change the current graph, see Creating duplicate graphs.

Note

Minitab only updates open graphs when automatic updating is activated. To update a saved graph or a graph created from a macro, you must resave the graph or rerun the macro. Multiple graphs created from the same command are considered a unit when using automatic updates. If one graph is deleted, the other graphs will no long be updated automatically.

Note

Any default text items (titles, tick labels, etc.) you may have edited will not be updated to reflect the updated graph.