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They are discussed below:


                                        Y-axis                        Title           Data Series      Gridlines


                                                               MARKS OBTAINED
                                 Y-axis
                                    120

                                    100
                                    80
                  Plot Area
                                    60

                                     40
                                     20

                                      0
                                            HIMANI      LAKSHAYA        RAVI         SHWETA        AADYA

                                               1            2             3             4            5
                                 X-axis
                                                         ENGLISH      HINDI     COMPUTER SC.


                                       X-axis                       Legend


                   Title: It describes the main purpose and content of the chart.

                   X-axis: It is the horizontal axis of the chart. It is also known as the category axis.
                   Y-axis: It is the vertical axis of the chart. The value of each data series is plotted on this axis. It
                   is also known as the value axis.

                   Data Series: It is related to the set of values. It is represented by the bars or slices that have
                   data values.

                   Legend: It is a key that displays the symbols or colours used in the chart.

                   Chart Area: It includes all objects and elements of a chart.

                   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.

                   Plot Area: It is a rectangular area that contains the two axes. It carries the actual chart and
                   includes the plotted data, data series, category and value axis.




                      Tick ( ) if you know this.
                         Charts are used to represent data in a graphic form.

                          Y-axis is the vertical axis in a chart.






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