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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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