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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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