Pan
The View | Zoom | Pan command allows you to move the visible area of the plot window without changing the magnification. This is particularly useful when working in a zoomed-in view, such as when digitizing data points or fine-tuning the position of labels with the Move Labels command.
Using the Pan Command
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Click the View | Zoom | Pan command. The cursor changes to a hand .
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Click and hold the left mouse button in the plot window.
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Drag the mouse to move the view.
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To exit Pan mode, press the ESC key, click the Pan command again, or select another tool.
Pan with a Wheel Mouse
You can pan in the plot window using a wheel mouse without activating the Pan command. This allows you to adjust your view while remaining in other tool modes.
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Press and hold the mouse wheel (middle mouse button). The cursor changes to a closed hand,
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Drag the mouse to pan the view.
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Release the mouse wheel to stop panning and return to your previous cursor.
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Note: You can also rotate the mouse wheel forward to zoom in or backward to zoom out relative to the cursor position.