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• Select Multiple Histogram Bars

  To select several bars in a histogram, hold down the Shift key while selecting the bars. Selected Bars

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  Dec 21, 2023 11:46 AM

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• Drag and Drop Variables

  You can drag and drop variables from a data table into a graph. Drag and Drop Variables from a Table You can drag and drop a variable from one axis to another within a graph. Drag and Drop a Variable in a Graph Note: This functionality is supported on certain platforms only.

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  Dec 21, 2023 11:46 AM

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• Quick Scroll to Column

  When you have many columns, instead of scrolling through the data to get to the column that you want, double-click the column name in the column panel to jump to it. Scroll to Column

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  Dec 21, 2023 11:46 AM

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• Text Import Preview (macOS)

  Use the Text Import Preview window to see a preview of how JMP imports a text file: Select File > Open.Select the text file that you want to open.Select Open As > Data (Using Preview).Click Open. The Text Import Preview shows you how your text file is imported. You can change settings and see what effect the changes have on the text.When the data is set the way you want, click Next to see a wind...

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  Dec 21, 2023 11:45 AM

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• Text Import Preview (Windows)

  Use the Text Import Wizard window to see a preview of how JMP imports a text file: Select File > Open.Select the text file that you want to open.At the bottom of the Open Data File window, select the option Data (Using Preview).Click Open. The Text Import Preview shows you how your text file is imported. You can change settings and see what effect the changes have on the text.When the data is se...

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  Dec 21, 2023 11:44 AM

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• Dynamic Text Re-Sizing (macOS)

  You can change text sizes in JMP without using Preferences. To increase all font sizes by one point: Select View > Make Text Bigger. Or, hold down the command key and type +. To decrease all font sizes by one point: Select View > Make Text Smaller. Or, hold down the command key and type -. Text Resizing Options

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  Dec 21, 2023 11:44 AM

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• Dynamic Text Re-Sizing (Windows)

  You can change text sizes in JMP without using Preferences. To increase all font sizes by one point: Select Window > Font Sizes > Increase Font Sizes. Or, hold down the Control and Shift keys and type +. To decrease all font sizes by one point: Select Window > Font Sizes > Decrease Font Sizes. Or, hold down the Control and Shift keys and type -. Text Resizing Options

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  Dec 21, 2023 11:43 AM

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• Local Data Filter (macOS)

  If your data table contains row states and you do not want to affect them, use the Local Data Filter. The actions of this data filter are temporary and you can experiment with it. Add a Local Data Filter to a report: Click the right arrow at the top of the report window and select Local Data Filter.Local Data Filter Option If the report window is wide enough, click the Local Data Filter icon that ...

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  Dec 21, 2023 11:43 AM

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• Local Data Filter (Windows)

  If your data table contains row states and you do not want to affect them, use the Local Data Filter. The actions of this data filter are temporary and you can experiment with it. Choose how to add a Local Data Filter to a report: In the Report toolbar, click Local Data Filter Local Data Filter Icon.If you don't see the Report toolbar, select View > Toolbars > Report. From the report's red trian...

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  Dec 21, 2023 11:42 AM

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• Keyboard Shortcuts for Tools

  To access JMP tools, press the following keys: Arrow tool = aHelp tool = ?Selection tool = sScroller tool = rGrabber (Hand) tool = hBrush tool = bLasso tool = lMagnifier (Zoom) tool = zCrosshairs tool = cRuler tool = d(Text) Annotate tool = tLine, Polygon, and Simple Shape tool = no shortcuts Note: The letter can be lowercase or capitalized.

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  Dec 21, 2023 11:42 AM

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• Move Row Labels

  If you have a row labeled in a graph, you can move the label. Select a point on a graph.Select Rows > Label/Unlabel.Click and drag on the label to move it. Move Row Labels

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  Dec 21, 2023 11:42 AM

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• Hide Unused Menus (macOS)

  If there are certain menus that you do not use, you can hide them from the menu toolbar. Select JMP > Preferences > Menu.Deselect the menus that you want to hide.Click OK. Menu Preferences  

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  Dec 21, 2023 11:41 AM

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• Hide Unused Menus (Windows)

  If there are certain menus that you do not use, you can hide them from the menu toolbar. Select File > Preferences > Menu.Deselect the menus that you want to hide.Click OK. Menu Preferences  

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  Dec 21, 2023 11:41 AM

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• Filter and Search Columns

  When you select an analysis platform from the Analyze or Graph menus, a launch window appears. All of the columns in your data table appear in the Select Columns list. If your data contains many columns, you can use the filters or search for a specific column. To search for a specific column: 1. Click the red triangle under Select Columns. 2. Click Show Filter (unless it is already selected). 3. A...

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  Dec 21, 2023 11:41 AM

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• Set Specification Limits

  You can set specification limits on a column and enable them to show on graphs, as follows: Right-click on the column that you want to set specification limits for and select Column Properties > Spec Limits. Enter any of the following: a lower specification limit, an upper specification limit, or a target value. Select the Show as Graph Reference Lines check box. Click OK. Perform any analysis to...

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  Dec 21, 2023 11:41 AM

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• Customize the Legend in Graph Builder (macOS)

  Here are some helpful tips when working with the legend in Graph Builder: Double-click anywhere in the legend to hide or rearrange items. Press Control and click an item in the legend to change its properties. Click an item in the legend to select the corresponding rows in the data table. Legend Settings Window

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  Dec 21, 2023 11:40 AM

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• Customize the Legend in Graph Builder (Windows)

  Here are some helpful tips when working with the legend in Graph Builder: Double-click anywhere in the legend to hide or rearrange items. Right-click an item in the legend to change its properties. Click an item in the legend to select the corresponding rows in the data table. Legend Settings Window

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  Dec 21, 2023 11:40 AM

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• Overlay Multiple Elements in Graph Builder

  To overlay an element on an existing element in Graph Builder, press Shift then click the element icon that you want to overlay. For example, if you already have points showing in your graph, and you want to overlay a contour, press Shift and click the Contour element. Overlay Graph Builder Elements

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  Dec 21, 2023 11:39 AM

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• Clean Up Your Data Using Recode

  Use the Recode option to quickly clean up mismatched data in a column or update multiple values at once. Select the column that you want to clean up or update.Select Cols > Recode. Example of Recode

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  Dec 21, 2023 11:39 AM

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• Change Treemap Layout for Easier Comparison

  For ease of comprehension, use Squarify to arrange the rectangles in order of size in your treemap. The largest rectangle appears in the top left corner and the smallest rectangle appears in the lower right corner. Turn on Squarify: From Graph Builder: In the Treemap properties panel, change the Layout to Squarify.From Treemap: In the launch window, select Squarify from the Layout list. Example of...

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  Dec 21, 2023 11:39 AM

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• Quickly Rename a Column Heading

  To quickly rename a column heading in a data table, click in the heading and start typing. Rename Column Heading

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  Dec 21, 2023 11:38 AM

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• Close Multiple Windows (macOS)

  If you have many windows open, and you want to close all but one, select File > Close Multiple and select the windows. Close All But This Example

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  Dec 21, 2023 11:38 AM

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• Close Multiple Windows (Windows)

  If you have many windows open, and you want to close all but one, use the Close All But This option in the Window List. Close All But This Example

  ruthhummel

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  Dec 21, 2023 11:37 AM

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• Preview the Distribution Behind an Aggregation in Hover Label Graphs

  Do you want to see and compare the distribution of the data behind aggregated visual elements, like slices in a pie chart, tiles in a treemap, or bars in a bar chart? Add a histogram, heatmap, or box plot to a hover label. In a JMP graph, right-click and select Hover Label.Select the type of graph you want to add.Select a Hover Label Type Hover over an element in the graph.Show a Hover Label (Opti...

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  Dec 21, 2023 11:36 AM

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• Drill Down in Hover Label Graphs

  Do you want to drill down along a categorical hierarchy and see an aggregation at different levels? Add a bar chart to a hover label. In a JMP graph, right-click and select Hover Label > Bar.Select a Hover Label Type Hover over a bar in the graph.Show a Hover Label Click the hover label graph to open it in a new window.Open a Hover Label For more information, see the hover labels section in the J...

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  Dec 21, 2023 11:36 AM

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