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Gridlines
                                                                                                Chart Title




                                                                                                Plot Area



                                                                                                Data Series
                              Y-axis
                              X-axis                                                            Data Labels


                                                                                                Legend
              •  Chart Title: It describes the main aim and content of the chart.
              •  X-axis: It is the horizontal axis of the chart. It is also called the category axis.
              •  Y-axis: It 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 axes. It contains the actual chart and includes the plotted
                data, data series, category, and value axis
              •   Data Series: It is related to the set of values. It is represented by the bars or slices that represent the data values.
              •   Data Labels: It shows information about a data series or its individual data points.
              •   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: It is a key which shows the meanings of symbols and colours used in the chart.
              •  Chart Area: It includes all the objects and elements of a chart.
              Let us create a chart using the data in the already created sheet. The steps for creating and formatting the chart are
              given below:
              Step 1:  Select the cell range for which a chart is to be inserted. In the given sheet we are selecting A1:E6.
              Step 2:  Click on the Insert → Chart option from the Menu bar.

















                      It will open Chart Wizard as shown below:
















                      The Chart Wizard shows the 4 steps to create a chart.


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