Deciding on a proper graphing calculator window?

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Determining the appropriate graphing calculator window size is subjective and varies based on the function being graphed. There is no established general rule for window sizing; it largely depends on what needs to be visualized. Users suggest that guessing and adjusting the window size can be a quick process, often taking around 15 seconds. While some seek a more systematic approach, the consensus is that trial and error is a practical method. Ultimately, the key is to find a balance that allows for clear visibility of the graph's essential features.
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I'm struggling with this lately, I know that it depends on what you need to see, but is there a general rule of thumb?
 
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Make it big enough so you can see what you need to see, but not so big that you can't see what you need to see.
 
But is there a way to tell without randomly picking numbers for a bit to tell how big your window needs to be?
 
Tyrion101 said:
I'm struggling with this lately, I know that it depends on what you need to see, but is there a general rule of thumb?
I'm not aware of any general rule about this. How you should scale the window depends on the function you're graphing.
 
Tyrion101 said:
But is there a way to tell without randomly picking numbers for a bit to tell how big your window needs to be?

Not really. I mean it takes 15 seconds to figure it out by guessing, I never really needed to save that much time.
 

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