3 pdf graphs on 1 page with text below

Question

I am new to latex. I have to prepare a one-page document (so float is not important). I want to have 3 pdf graphs at the top of the page with 2 graphs centered on the first line and 1 graph centered below it. I want the two lines of graphs to be as close together as possible, so that I can have as much text as possible below them.

I have a standard latex document. Here is the current code for the graphs:

\begin{center}
\includegraphics[trim = 40 0 0
150,clip=true,width=0.4\linewidth]{graphs/fig_succ_hazard_est} \quad %
\includegraphics[trim = 40 0 0
150,clip=true,width=0.4\linewidth]{graphs/fig_term_hazard_est}
\includegraphics[trim = 40 0 0
150,clip=true,width=0.4\linewidth]{graphs/fig_term_hazard_est}
\end{center}

The problem is the vertical spacing between the two lines of graphs. It is too big. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot.

All the best, Bob

Answer 1

(Originally posted as comments by Ulrike Fischer and Werner)

There shouldn't be much space, the default is 1pt. Put \fbox around your graphics to see their size.

In order to decrease the vertical spacing, you also need to avoid using the \begin{center}...\end{center} environment. Rather use {\centering ...}. Read this blog entry to gain some more insight.