# Graph > Dot Plot

A dot plot shows the occurrences of each distinct data value as a stack of dots. Thus, the height of a stack at a data value represents its frequency.

The box plot graph utility allows the user to specify the graph variable(s) containing data values and a dot plot for them. The dots for each graph variable is shown differently, and the dots for repeated values for different graph variables are stacked.

It also provides the options of providing a plot title, specifying the x- and y- axis labels, and showing the legend.

## Dialog Inputs

- To open the dot plot utility, select Graph > Dot Plot.
- In the Graph Variables list, select the column variable(s) containing data values for which the plot will be created. A distinct marker is used with each column variable.
- Enter the plot title in the Plot Title: text field.
- Enter the x-axis label and the y-axis label in the corresponding text fields.
- Select the Show Legend check box to show a legend indicating the graph variables.
- Click OK to create the dot plot.