In addition to axis thresholds, there are also axis offsets. Offsets are small gaps that are
potentially added to each end of an axis: before the start of the data range and after the
end of the data range. Offsets can be applied to any type of axis. For example, axis
offsets are automatically added to allow for markers to appear at the first or last tick
without clipping the marker
For plots such as box plots, histograms, and bar charts, offset space is added to ensure
that the first and last box or bar is not clipped.
108Chapter 8•Creating Overlay Graphs Using the OVERLAY Layout
The OFFSETMIN= option on a layout ...
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