Axes color for graphs

My problem is specifically with the X-Y graphs, but I think it applies to other graph types also. I know how to change the color of the grid lines (major and minor), but what about the X-axis or Y-axis itself. I am stuck with thin yellow axes when I would like thick black ones. I have found no way to change the appearance of the actual axis lines. Ideally, my graph would have thick lines as a box around the plot area, but I have not found any way to accomplish that. Any ideas, or must I use cursors or extra data to trick the graph into doing this?
BJ

".... there is no way to modify it either programatically or otherwise."
How about this?
I did a
customize,
blow torch,
copy to clipboard,
paste in paint,
make a thick border,
copy to clipboard,
back to editor,copy from clipboard.
Done!
Ben
Message Edited by Ben on 12-12-2006 03:53 PM
Ben Rayner
I am currently active on.. MainStream Preppers
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