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Plot Area         It is that area of the chart in which the data is plotted.
                                  In 2-D charts, axis binds the plot area whereas in 3-D charts, walls and floors bind the plot
                                area.
              Axis Titles       It refers to the titles given to the three axis, i.e. X, Y and Z axis.

              Legend              It helps to identify the plotted data series. Unique colour or pattern is helpful to identify
                                such series.
              Gridlines           It refers to the horizontal and vertical lines in the plot area. The gridlines are inserted in the
                                chart to enhance its readability.

              Data Label         It refers to the  label that  provides additional  information about  the  data  marker,  thus
                                represents a single data item or value of a cell.



                                     Gridlines                                          Chart Title


                                                                                        Plot Area
                                     Y-axis Title
                                                                                        Data Series
                                      Y-axis
                                      X-axis                                            Data Labels
                                     X-axis Title
                                                                                        Legend


                MAKING A CHART

              Data through chart can be easily displayed in spreadsheet package (LibreOffice Calc). Based on the same
              data, a user can easily switch from one type of chart to another. The charts are always linked with the data
              they are depicting. If you make any changes in the data, it will be reflected in the charts also. To display data
              changes through a chart, follow the given steps:

              Step 1:  Select the data.
              Step 2:  Click on the Insert menu from the Menu bar.

              Step 3:  Select the Chart button from the drop-down menu.


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