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Axis Tickmarks

Tickmarks divide an axis into equal sections by a step whose value is determined by special axis options. Tickmarks make it easier to understand chart data. They may be accompanied by axis labels. There are two types of tickmarks: major and minor. Refer to the following help topic for more details: Grid Lines,Tickmarks and Interlacing.

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The table below lists the main properties that affect the element’s appearance and functionality:

Availability

The Axis2D.Tickmarks property of an axis.

Appearance

TickmarksBase.CrossAxis, TickmarksBase.Length, AxisBase.MinorCount, TickmarksBase.MinorLength, TickmarksBase.MinorThickness, TickmarksBase.Thickness

Visibility

TickmarksBase.Visible, TickmarksBase.MinorVisible

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