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Chart Type Example
Bar Chart: A bar chart represents the data in horizontal
columns. The measurement of values are organised
horizontally. Stacked bar chart is a variation of bar
charts.
Pie Chart: A pie chart represents the data or value
of each item in proportion or percentage to the
consolidated or sum value of all items. Pie chart
displays single type of data item and is beneficial when
the user wants to emphasise value of a significant
item. Pie charts are use to compare how each value
relates proportionally to the whole.
X-Y (Scatter) Chart: X-Y (Scatter) chart displays the
relationships among the numeric values of several
data series. This chart shows uneven intervals or
clusters of data and is commonly used to represent
scientific data.
Area Chart: An area chart is a version of a line or
column graph. It is useful to emphasise the volume of
changes of data. Area charts have better visual impact
than a line chart.
Components of a Chart
A chart typically consists of the following components:
X-Axis It is the horizontal axis known as the category axis.
Y-Axis It is the vertical axis and is known as the value axis.
The X and Y axis divides the X-Y plane into four quadrants.
Data series It is the set of values that the user wants to plot in the chart.
Chart Area It refers to the total area surrounded in the chart.
Chart Title It is the heading text that helps to identify the chart.
Create and Insert Different Types of Charts in a Spreadsheet 253

