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| Y-Axis | Left vertica side of the graph; contains the numerical data. |
| X-Axis | Bottom horizontal side of the graph; contains the category information. |
| Data Series | Collection of related values, such as one row or column from a spreadsheet. |
| Data Markers | Used in graph to indicate data values. |
| Tick Mark | Used in a graph to clarify data categories or values. |
| Gridline | A horizontal or vertical line that extends across the plt area of the graph for the purpose of adding clarification. |
| Plot Area | Backgroun portion of a graph. |
| Data Label | A single value or text explanation used to explain the data in a series. |
| Legend | An object that explains the symbols, colors, or patterns used to differentiate the data. |
| Chart Title | The main heading, which describes the purpose and content. |
| Embedded Chart | One the appears on the same sheet as the spreadsheet it represents (seperate chart). |
| Linked Chart | One that will change to reflec changes made to the spreadsheet it represents. |
| Stacked Bar Chart | Used to represent the sum of more than one value and compare the contribution of individuals to the whole. |
| Column Chart | Used to make comparisons and generalizations abou groups of data. |
| Line Chart | Used to show trends or changes in data over time. |
| Pie Chart | Used to represent the contribution of each component of one series of data to the whole. |
| XY Scatter Chart | Used to show the correlation of two or more data sets. |
| Exploded Pie Chart | A pie chart in which the individual components are enhanced. |
| X-Axis Title | Describes the horizontal data. |
| Y-Axis Title | Describes the vertical data. |
