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Axes

Axes
is an option for graphics functions that specifies whether axes should be drawn.

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  • Axes->True draws all axes.
  • Axes->False draws no axes.
  • Axes->{False, True} draws a axis but no axis in two dimensions.
  • In two dimensions, axes are drawn to cross at the position specified by the option AxesOrigin. »
  • In three dimensions, axes are drawn on the edges of the bounding box specified by the option AxesEdge. »

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Basic Examples (4)Basic Examples (4)

Draw all the axes:

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Draw the axis but no axis:

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Draw the axis only:

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Specify overall axes style, including axes labels, ticks, and tick labels, using AxesStyle:

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Scope (12)Scope (12)

Properties & Relations (5)Properties & Relations (5)

Possible Issues (1)Possible Issues (1)

Neat Examples (1)Neat Examples (1)

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