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Plot Area         It is that area of the chart in which the data is plotted.
                                  In 2-D charts, axis binds the plot area whereas in 3-D charts, walls and  oors bind the plot
                                area.
              Chart Title       It is the heading text that helps to identify the chart.

              Axis Titles       It refers to the titles given to the three axis, i.e. X, Y and Z axis.
              Legend            It helps to identify the plotted data series. Unique colour or pattern is helpful to identify
                                such series.

               ridlines         It refers to the horizontal and vertical lines in the plot area. The gridlines are inserted in the

                                chart to enhance its readability.
              Data Label        It refers to the  label that  provides additional  information about  the  data  marker,  thus
                                represents a single data item or value of a cell.

              Walls   Floors    In a 3-D chart The base area or the plane in the  -  axis is called the  oor and the vertical
                                areas, i.e. planes in the X-Z and Y-Z axis are called walls.

              Advantages of Charts

              Following are the advantages of charts:
                Charts are visually appealing and it makes it easy for the users to compare and understand the information.

                It helps to forecast the trends on the basis of comparisons done.
              Types of Charts

              Following are the types of charts:

                Line Chart: Line chart is used to view information that is shown by lines at equal intervals. It depicts the
                 change in data over a period of time.
















                Column Chart: A column chart represents the data over a period of time in columns. Each column rises
                 from X-axis and indicates the value of a data. The measurement values are shown vertically as Y-axis.





















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