# Axis Position

## Content



Axis annotation typically appears beside its axis. This may be a problem on charts with an origin that is not at the axis minimum or maximum. The chart can automatically determine where to place annotation in different situations, depending on the chart type. The [Compass](/componentone/api/win/online-chart2d/dotnet-framework-api/C1.Win.C1Chart.4.8/C1.Win.C1Chart.Axis.Compass.html) property can also specify annotation placement for an axis. The Compass value for the X-axis can be set to either **North** or **South**, while the value for a Y-axis can be set to either **East** or **West**. By default, the X-axis is set to **South** and the Y-axis is set to **West**.

## See Also

[Axis Appearance](/componentone/docs/win/online-chart2d/chartareaandplotarea/axes/axisappearance)