2D Chart Zooming and Control
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The 2-D chart can be zoomed and panned by different keyboard and mouse combinations:

Ø        To Scale the Chart

1.        Press CTRL, and hold down both mouse buttons (or middle button on 3-button mouse).

2.        Move the mouse down to increase chart size, or move the mouse up to decrease chart size.

Ø        To Move the Chart

1.        Press SHIFT, and hold down both mouse buttons (or the middle button on 3-button mouse).

2.        Move the mouse to change the positioning of the chart inside the ChartArea.

Ø        To Graphics Zoom an Area of the Chart

1.        Press CTRL, and hold down left mouse button.

2.        Drag mouse to select zoom area and release the mouse button.

Ø        To Axis Zoom the Chart: (Display axis limits when zooming)

1.        Press SHIFT, and hold down left mouse button.

2.        Drag the mouse to select the zoom area and release the mouse button.

Ø        To Reset to Automatic Scale and Position

1.        Press the "R" key to remove all scaling, moving, and zooming effects; chart regains control of PlotArea margins.