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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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