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Chapter Profile
Data Series: Data series is related to the set of values. It is represented by the bars or slices that
represent the data values.
Data Labels: Data labels includes data values, category name, series name, legend keys and
values from cells.
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.
Legend: Legend is a key which shows the meanings of symbols and colours used in the chart.
Chart Area: The area that includes all objects and elements in a chart.
Creating a Chart
To create a chart, follow these steps:
2 Click on the Chart command
under the Illustrations group. The 3 Select the type of chart from the left
Insert Chart dialog box appears. pane and chart format from the right pane.
1 Select the slide on which 4 Click on the OK button.
you want to add a chart.
When you click on the OK button, a chart will be inserted on a slide and an Excel worksheet will also
open containing the sample data.
Sample data in worksheet Chart on slide
Formatting a Chart
PowerPoint provides various tools to improve the appearance of a chart. When you select a chart
on a slide, a new contextual tab named Chart Tools will appear. The Chart Tools tab contains two
tabs named Chart Design and Format.
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