topic Re: How to split the axis label in sgplot in Statistical Procedures

How to split the axis label in sgplot

xxformat_com — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 16:58:53 GMT

Hi,

I would like to know whether a function similar to splithcar for axis values would exist to split the axis label.

In the example, it would mean to have on the first line Example: and on the second lien to split.

proc sgplot data=sashelp.class noborder;
    vbar sex / missing;
                  
    xaxis label      = 'Example: to split'
          labelpos =right;
run;

Re: How to split the axis label in sgplot

Reeza — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 17:08:56 GMT

This will depend on your version, but if you have the latest, use the SPLITPOLICY options.

https://documentation.sas.com/?docsetId=grstatproc&docsetTarget=p1kiem0vt5yk8sn14amo4z5l76d2.htm&docsetVersion=9.4&locale=en

If you have an older version, try this approach:

https://communities.sas.com/t5/Graphics-Programming/Split-format-label-for-xaxis-values-with-PROC-SGPLOT/td-p/348170

@xxformat_com wrote:

Hi,

I would like to know whether a function similar to splithcar for axis values would exist to split the axis label.

In the example, it would mean to have on the first line Example: and on the second lien to split.
proc sgplot data=sashelp.class noborder;
    vbar sex / missing;
                  
    xaxis label      = 'Example: to split'
          labelpos =right;
run;

Re: How to split the axis label in sgplot

xxformat_com — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 19:35:13 GMT

Please read the question. I'm not looking for splitting the values on the axis but the label of the axis.

Re: How to split the axis label in sgplot

Reeza — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 19:54:00 GMT

What's the output format?

Re: How to split the axis label in sgplot

Reeza — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 19:54:56 GMT

Two options, your mileage will vary based on your destination:

https://stats.idre.ucla.edu/sas/code/generating-multiline-axis-labels-in-sas-proc-sgplot/

Re: How to split the axis label in sgplot

xxformat_com — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 21:09:41 GMT

The "(*ESC*){unicode '000a'x}" suggested in the link does the work. Thanks.