Rotating X-Axis Labels

By default, the labels along the x-axis are rotated by 30 degrees. The chart wizard allows you to modify this setting, in addition to staggering their positions and modifying color, font and anti alias attributes.

To rotate the x-axis label:

1. Open a report in the designer (not shown, see Editing a Report with Report Designer).
2. Click on the chart.
3. Click the Run Designer link at the top right corner of the chart. The Chart Designer dialog opens.
4. Go to the Chart Structure tree on the left and expand the Diagram section.
5. Select Primary Axis X. Note: you can also select the Primary Axis Y if you want to rotate the Y axis labels.
6. In the Properties panel, expand the Label category.
7. In the Angle field, enter the number of degrees by which the text should be rotated. The text rotates in a clockwise direction. Your modifications are displayed in the chart preview area.
8. Click the Ok button to apply your changes to the chart.