# Six-panel figure (3 × 2)

> Six panels a–f in three columns: a schematic and two images on top, three graphs below. The layout for a figure that compares conditions by eye and then by numbers.

- Page: https://www.labcanvas.com/templates/multipanel/six-panel-figure-3-2
- Open in the LabCanvas editor (LabCanvas account): https://www.labcanvas.com/editor.html?template=multipanel-layout-3x2
- Updated: 2026-10-14
- Category: Multipanel figures
- Method: Layouts
- Product: A 3 × 2 figure: a schematic, two images and three graphs
- Key result: Neutral example data and drawn images
- Figure: 695.43 × 395.72 px, 107 editable layers (2 generated objects with settings)

## Steps

1. **a · Schematic**: The experiment on a plate
2. **b, c · Images**: Control and treated, at the same scale (drawn stand-ins with scale bars)
3. **d · Groups**: Every replicate with a one-way ANOVA
4. **e · Two factors**: Grouped bars over time, mean ± SEM
5. **f · Survival**: Kaplan–Meier curves with a log-rank test

## Strengths

- Panels aligned on one grid with the same letter style
- Graphs linked to their data: double-click to edit

## Limitations

- Example content: replace every panel with your own

## Uses

- Papers, theses and grant applications
- Supporting information

## References

1. Rougier, Droettboom & Bourne, “Ten simple rules for better figures”, PLoS Comput. Biol. 2014. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1003833 (review)
2. Weissgerber, Milic, Winham & Garovic, “Beyond bar and line graphs: time for a new data presentation paradigm”, PLoS Biol. 2015. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.1002128 (review)

Credit: Example data generated for this template; micrographs are drawn stand-ins. Replace them with your own.

## Questions

**What does the “Six-panel figure (3 × 2)” template show?** Six panels a–f in three columns: a schematic and two images on top, three graphs below. The layout for a figure that compares conditions by eye and then by numbers.

**What are the steps shown in “Six-panel figure (3 × 2)”?** 1. a · Schematic: The experiment on a plate. 2. b, c · Images: Control and treated, at the same scale (drawn stand-ins with scale bars). 3. d · Groups: Every replicate with a one-way ANOVA. 4. e · Two factors: Grouped bars over time, mean ± SEM. 5. f · Survival: Kaplan–Meier curves with a log-rank test.

**Which papers is “Six-panel figure (3 × 2)” based on?** Rougier, Droettboom & Bourne, “Ten simple rules for better figures”, PLoS Comput. Biol. 2014 (doi:10.1371/journal.pcbi.1003833); Weissgerber, Milic, Winham & Garovic, “Beyond bar and line graphs: time for a new data presentation paradigm”, PLoS Biol. 2015 (doi:10.1371/journal.pbio.1002128).

**Can I edit the “Six-panel figure (3 × 2)” template?** Yes. Open it in the LabCanvas editor: all 107 layers are editable, including 2 generated objects (structures, plots, equipment) with their own settings. Change the text, colours and layout, then export PNG, TIFF, SVG or PDF.

**Do I need an account to use this template?** Not to view it here. To open and edit it, sign in to LabCanvas or create a free account (the free plan keeps up to 3 designs). Downloading the figure is part of LabCanvas Pro (US$19 a month or US$199 a year).