| A | B |
| 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 compare the contribution of indivicuals to the whole |
| Line chart | Used to show trends or changes in data over time |
| XY scatter chart | Used to show correlations of 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 individual components are enhanced |
| Embedded chart | Appears on the same sheet as the spreadsheet it represents |
| Linked chart | Will reflect changes made to the spreadsheet it represents |