Function Graphing 3-9
8303FUNC.DOC TI-83 international English Bob Fedorisko Revised: 02/19/01 12:16 PM Printed: 02/19/01 1:35
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This table describes the graph styles available for function
graphing. Use the styles to visually differentiate functions
to be graphed together. For example, you can set Y1 as a
solid line, Y2 as a dotted line, and Y3 as a thick line.
Icon Style Description
çLine A solid line connects plotted points; this is
the default in Connected mode
èThick A thick solid line connects plotted points
éAbove Shading covers the area a*bove the graph
êBelow Shading covers the area below the graph
ëPath A circular cursor traces the leadin
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the graph and draws a path
ìAnimate A circular cursor traces the leadin
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the graph without drawing a path
íDot A small dot represents each plotted point;
this is the default in Dot mode
Note: Some graph styles are not available in all graphing modes.
Chapters 4, 5, and 6 list the styles for Par, Pol, and Seq modes.
To set the graph style for a function, follow these steps.
1. Press o to display the Y= editor.
2. Press † and } to move the cursor to the function.
3. Press | | to move the cursor left, past the = sign, to
the graph style icon in the first column. The insert
cursor is displayed. (Steps 2 and 3 are interchangeable.)
4. Press Í repeatedly to rotate through the graph
styles. The seven styles rotate in the same order in
which they are listed in the table above.
5. Press ~, }, or † when you have selected a style.
Setting Graph Styles for FunctionsGraph Style
Icons in the Y=
Editor
Setting the Graph
Style