Operation Manual

TI-83 Plus Function Graphing 117

Setting Graph Styles for Functions

Graph Style Icons in the Y= Editor

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

as a solid line,

as a dotted line, and

as a

thick line.

Icon Style Description

Line A solid line connects plotted points; this is the default in

Connected

mode

Thick A thick solid line connects plotted points

Above Shading covers the area above the graph

Below Shading covers the area below the graph

Path A circular cursor traces the leading edge of the graph and

draws a path

Animate A circular cursor traces the leading edge of the graph

without drawing a path

Dot 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.