Plot with multiple Y-axes

Plotting function that allows for N y-axes using a common x axis

You are now following this Submission

This function allows for results to be plotted on N separate y-axes. These y-axes share a common x axis, but do not need to share exactly the same x/y data or size. The function supports all utilities on the Figure toolbar, including the data tip, zoom/pan, and data brush. The plot scales upon resize of the figure, maximizing the utilization of the figure's space. The function supports many of the native property commands and syntax for 'plot' such as 'LineStyle','MarkerStyle',etc.. Additionally, saving and loading as .fig is supported, as well as all other MATLAB supported image types.

Cite As

Tom R (2026). Plot with multiple Y-axes (https://nl.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/67349-plot-with-multiple-y-axes), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

Acknowledgements

Inspired: plotNAx

General Information

MATLAB Release Compatibility

  • Compatible with any release

Platform Compatibility

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Version Published Release Notes Action
2.0.0.0

Corrected legend location 'outside' functionality and demonstrated changed axis color in example script

1.0.0.0

Included a sample script to demonstrate possible ways to call the function.