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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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