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Y-axis: It is the vertical axis of the chart. The value of each data series is plotted on this axis.
                     It is also known as the value axis.
                     Data Series: It is related to the set of values. It is represented by the bars or slices that have
                     data values.

                     Legend: It is a key that displays the symbols or colours used in the chart.
                     Chart Area: It includes all objects and elements of a chart.
                     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.

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




                      Tick ( ) if you know this.
                          Charts are used to represent data in a graphic form.

                            Y-axis is the horizontal axis in a chart.




                            TYPES OF CHARTS


                 Excel provides numerous types of charts to present data in diverse ways. Let us discuss a few
                 commonly used charts.


                 COLUMN CHART
                 A  column chart is  used  to  display  data  in the
                 form of vertical  bars within  a specified  time
                 period.  These  vertical  bars  are used  to  show

                 the comparison  between  categories  which are
                 represented  by  rectangles. The categories  are
                 typically organised along the horizontal axis and
                 values along the vertical axis.





                                                                   BAR CHART
                                                                   A  bar chart is used to display the data in the
                                                                   form of long rectangular rods, also called bars.
                                                                   The categories are represented on the vertical
                                                                   axis and values are represented on the horizontal

                                                                   axis. It is used to compare individual items and
                                                                   also highlights a comparison of values. A bar
                                                                   chart is also known as a histogram.



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