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Sorting boxplots

3 messages · Fernando Archuby, Ebert,Timothy Aaron, Erich Subscriptions

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Dear all,
By default, boxplot() sorts boxes alphabetically. How can I avoid it or set
the order I need?
Thank you!
Fernando
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Set the factor levels rather than using the R default.

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Dear all,
By default, boxplot() sorts boxes alphabetically. How can I avoid it or set the order I need?
Thank you!
Fernando

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Make the grouping variable into a factor end define the level ordering.
?factor will tell you more.