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| y-axis | left vertical side of the graph. |
| x-axis | bottom horizontal side of the graph |
| data markers | used in a graph to indicate data values. |
| data series | a collection of related values, such as one row or column from a spreadsheet |
| gridline | horizontal or vertical line that extends across the plot area of the graph for the purpose of adding clarfication to the data. |
| plot area | background portion of the graph. |
| tick mark | used in a graph ti clarify data categories or values. |
| legend | an object that explains the symbols, colors, or patterns used to differentiate the data. |
| data label | a single value or text explanation used to explain the data in a series. |
| chart title | the main heading of a chart; describes the purpose and content of the chart. |
| x-axis title | describes the horizontal data |
| y-axis title | describes the vertical data. |
| embedded chart | one that appears on teh same sheet as the spreadsheet it represents |
| linked chart | one that will reflect changes made to the spreadsheet it represents |
| column chart | used to make comparisons and generalizations about groups of data |
| stacked bar chart | used to represent the sum of more than one value and compre the contribution if individuals to the whole. |
| line chart | used to show trends or chages in data over time |
| XY scatter chart | used to show the correlation or two or more data sets |
| pie chart | used to represent the contribution of each component of one series of data to the whole |
| exploded pie chart | a pie chart in which the individual components are enhanced. |
