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Change the numerical format

Change the number of decimal places displayed by a display tool when analyzing data. Additionally, select the display style as fixed decimals, scientific notation, or significant figures.

  1. On the bottom of the Experiment Screen, select Experiment Tools , then select Data Properties.
  2. Click Select Measurement, then select a measurement to modify.
  3. Select Number Format to expand the menu.

  4. Select the buttons in the different fields to change the numerical format:

    • Number Style

      Display the measurement as fixed decimals, in scientific notation, or using significant figures.

    • Digits

      Select the number of digits to appear after the decimal place.

    • Scientific Notation Transition

      Select On to have the measurement switch to scientific notation when the measurement is a very small or large value. Set the value at which the measurement switches to scientific notation in the Exponent Threshold settings below.

    • Small Exponent Threshold

      The measurement switches to scientific notation when its value is less than 10 to the power of this number. For example, if you set the threshold to -4, the measurement displays scientific notation for values less than or equal to 0.0001 (10-4).

    • Large Exponent Threshold

      The measurement switches to scientific notation when its value is more than 10 to the power of this number. For example, if you set the threshold to 7, the measurement displays scientific notation for values equal to or more than 10,000,000 (107).

  5. Select OK.

Note

If a display tool is already active, you may need to remove the tool and then reselect it for the numerical format changes to take effect.