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| Chart | Visual display of data in a spreadsheet. It includes the labels, legend informatin, titles, and color and adds meaning to the graph |
| Column chart | Chart that shows how values change over a period of time; most used chart type. Rectangular shapes make comparisons of data values easy. |
| Data marker | Object that represents the individual values; marker can be a bar, column, etc. |
| Data point | Single value or piece of data from the data series. |
| Data series | A collection of related values from the worksheet; one row/column on the worksheet. |
| Embedded chart | Chart that appears on the same sheet as the worksheet data. |
| Gridline | Horizontal or vertical line that extends across the plot area of the chart to make it easier to read/understand the values. |
| Legend | The object that explains the symbols, colors, or patterns used to differentiate the series in the chart. |
| Line chart | Chart that shows a trend in data over a period of time. |
| Pie chart | Chart that shows only one data series and is used to compare sizes of each part to the whole; percentage. |
| Plot area | The rectangular area bound by the category and values axes. |
| Tick mark | Small line or marker on the X-axis and Y-axis to help in reading the values. |
| X-axis | Category axis that describes what is shown in the chart. |
| XY chart | Chart that is also known as a scatter chart and is used to show relationships between two or more values. |
| Y-axis | The value axis that shows the range of values (or scale) of the chart. |
| Graph | is a graphical representation of data. It includes the plot area, gridlines, and values. |
