Change minor chart axis scale markers to multiples of six

I have a chart whose y-axis goes from 0 to 36. For some reason, when I choose uniform marker spacing, I get markers at 0, 5, 10 , 15 , 20, 25, 30, 35 and 36. This is, by the way, NOT uniform marker spacing. Uniform spacing would be equal increments between spaces. What I want is multiples of six: 0, 6, 12, 18, 24 and 36. I have been through all the menus associated with this chart and there appears to be no way to make this simple change.
Am I really forced to do this programmatically, even though it will never change?
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Hi Wildcatherder,
You should be able to set any axis markers you want by double-clicking on the marker and editing the number. Whatever value you specify in this manner will set the spacing on your chart. In your case, I would try changing the "5" marker to "6." You can also choose "Arbitrary" marker spacing and assign whatever markers you want, uniform or otherwise.
I've actually run into the same problem before, and the answer isn't readily apparent - thanks for asking here, hopefully someone else with this problem will be able to search for the solution more easily.
Tom L.

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