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Y-axis: Y-axis is the vertical axis of the chart. It is also called the value axis.

                     Plot Area: It is the rectangular area bounded by the two axis. It contains the actual chart and
                    includes the plotted data, data series, category and value axis.
                     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.


                                                                                                          Chart Title

                   Grid                                                                                   Plot Area
                  Lines



                                                                                                          Data Series

                 Y-axis                                                                                   Legend



                 X-axis
                                                                                                          Data Labels






                                                         Components of a Chart

                 Creating a Chart
                 To create a chart, follow these steps:

                 Step 1  Select the range of cells that contains data, for example A1:C6, in this case.

                 Step 2  Select  the  Insert  → Chart  option  from  the  menu  bar.  The  Chart  Type  dialog  box
                          appears.












                                    Selecting a range                                 Inserting a Chart

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