> #### How to set the data type and format of an axis

> 1 | On Format Chart, navigate to the axis section, then use the Type settings to change the data type of the axis. Figure 16‑9 shows axis options.

> Figure 16-9 | X-axis section of Format Chart

> 2 | Choose Open Edit Format.

> The Edit Format dialog box displays options for the data type of the axis. Figure 16‑10 shows options for the DateTime data type.

> Figure 16-10 | Editing the format of a date

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