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TYPES OF CHARTS


                  Excel provides numerous types of charts to present data in diverse ways. Let us discuss a few
                  commonly used charts.

                  COLUMN CHART

                  A  column chart is  used  to  display  data  in the
                  form of vertical  bars within  a specified  time
                  period. These vertical bars are used to show the
                  comparison  between  categories  which  are
                  represented  by columns. The  categories  are
                  typically organised along the horizontal axis and

                  values along the vertical axis.





                                                                    BAR CHART
                                                                    A  bar chart is used to display the data in the
                                                                    form of long rectangular rods, also called bars.
                                                                    The categories are represented on the vertical

                                                                    axis and values are represented on the horizontal
                                                                    axis. It is used to compare individual items and
                                                                    also highlights a comparison of values.




                  LINE CHART
                  A line chart is a type of graph that displays
                  continuous data at regular intervals. It is
                  generally  used to  highlight the changes  that
                  take place in a value through a specified

                  period of time. It is also known as a frequency
                  polygon.









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