Getting Started with Math Composer

Labeled Number Line for Word Problems



You can edit everything about your number line.

Of course, before you can create this edited vertical number line, you first need to create a Basic Vertical Number Line. If you have not already made a basic vertical number line, look at that page first and then come back and learn about editing it to create this number line�..


How to Edit any Number Line

Once you have created a number line, all you have to do to edit it is Double Click on it. When you do, the Figure Editor box with your number line will open up again.



Choose Edit Grid from the Grid Menu and the Grid Properties box will open again. Play around with re-setting the properties.





 

TIP: Each time you change something in the grid properties box you can see the change immediately in the figure editor by clicking on the apply button.


Create this Edited Labeled Number Line
Create your Basic Vertical Number Line
Double Click on the number line to re-open the figure box
From the Grid Menu Choose Edit Grid.













Now change some of the Grid Properties


Click on the Font Button and when the Font box pops up,
Choose Courier, Font size 9, and Italic




 

 



 

Now click on the Y-Axis Tab at the top of the Grid Properties box.


Change the Number of Rows to 12
Change the Number Increment to 10
Change the Row Height to 0.85
Move the Origin Offset slider to -4
In the Axis Label box type temperature (Fahrenheit)


 



You are done with editing the Grid Properties.
Click OK in the Grid Properties box and it will bring you back to the Figure Editor.

 

 

 

 

Now you have your edited vertical number line. Click on the in the  top right hand corner of the Figure Editor box to close the editor and your number line will appear on the composer screen.

Now feel free to click and drag your number line anywhere on the page you need it.

Any questions about the directions above or a specific kind of number line you want to make? If so, go to our support page and let us know.

Getting Started with Math Composer

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