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Components of Graphs and Charts

B4.02 NC Computer Applications I

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Y-AxisLeft vertical side; contains numerical data
Y-AxisBottom horizontal side; contains category information
Data markersIndicate data values in a grph
Data seriesCollection of related values
GridlineLine that crosses the plot area of the graph for clarification
Plot areaBackground portion of a graph; bounded by X- & Y-axes
Tick markClarifies data categories or values
LegendExplains symbols, colors, or patterns used to differentiate data
Data labelA single value or text to explain data in a series
Chart titleMain heading; describes purpose and content
Embedded chartAppears on the same sheet as the spreadsheet it represents
Linked chartChanges to reflect changes made to its represented spreadsheet
Separate chartAppears on a sheet other than the one with its spreadsheet


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Fuquay-Varina High School
Fuquay-Varina, NC

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