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CHARTS IN CALC
A chart is an effective way to display data in a pictorial form. It makes it easier to draw comparison
and analyse the growth, relationship and trends among the values in a table.
Components of a Chart
A char has the following components:
Chart Title: Chart title describes the main aim and content of the chart, which represents
your chart.
X-axis: X-axis is the horizontal axis of the chart. It is also called the category axis.
Y-axis: Y-axis is the vertical axis of the chart. It is also called the value axis.
Plot Area: It is the rectangular area bounded by the two axis. It contains the actual chart and
includes the plotted data, data series, category and value axis.
Data Series: Data series is related to the set of values. It is represented by the bars or slices
that represent the data values.
Data Labels: Data labels includes data values, category name, series name, legend keys and
values from cells.
Gridlines: These can be either horizontal or vertical lines depending on the selected chart
type. It makes it easier to read and understand the values.
Legend: Legend is a key which shows the meanings of symbols and colours used in the
chart.
Chart Area: The area that includes all objects and elements in a chart.
Chart Title
Grid Plot Area
Lines
Y-axis Data Series
X-axis Data Labels
Legend
Components of a Chart
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