Invert Y data (Y axis) (2024)

FAQs

How do you invert the y-axis? ›

Alt + ⊞ Win + Y - toggles Y-axis inversion. Minimises to the system tray.

A truncated graph (also known as a torn graph) has a y axis that does not start at 0. These graphs can create the impression of important change where there is relatively little change. While truncated graphs can be used to overdraw differences or to save space, their use is often discouraged.

A lot of people who invert the Y axis do so because the games they started playing had that control set-up as the default option.

Inverted Y – The inverted Y is a radiographic landmark that depicts where the nasal fossa crosses the maxillary sinus. The boundary between them is shaped like an upside-down letter Y, hence its name.

To change the axis scales on a plot in base R Language, we can use the xlim() and ylim() functions. The xlim() and ylim() functions are convenience functions that set the limit of the x-axis and y-axis respectively.

Click the chart, then in the Format sidebar, click the Axis tab. Do either of the following: Modify markings on the value axis: Click the Value (Y) button near the top of the sidebar.

Truncating y-axis in graphs

A very common misleading data visualization example is changing the value of the y-axis's starting point from zero to any other number. This blows up the differences when comparing data. Let's have a look at the graph below to see how a truncated graph might distort data. Image source.

When the scaling of the Y-axis is manipulated, the differences between data points can be exaggerated or minimized. For example, a truncated Y-axis can make a small change appear significant, or stretching the Y-axis can make the difference between data points look smaller than they actually are.

What is the most misused type of graph? ›

Pie charts are one of the most misused data visualizations still in popular use.

To reflect an equation over the y-axis, simply multiply the input variable by -1: y = f ( x ) → y = f ( − x ) .

In the Axis Options category, under Axis Options, select the Series in reverse order check box.

Double-click the axis of the scale that you want to reverse. This opens the Axis dialog box. Click the Scale tab, then clear or check the Reverse box.

Reflecting a Function About the y-Axis

If we consider the y-axis our mirror, we can do a horizontal reflection by negating all of the x-values. Essentially, we are just flipping this parabola into quadrant II. The graph in purple represents our reflected function.