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| grid line | Horizontal or vertical line that extends across the plot area on the chart |
| embedded chart | Chart that appears on the same sheet as the worksheet data |
| plot area | The rectangular area bound by the category and values axes |
| pie chart | Chart that shows only one data series and is used to compare sizes of each part to the whole |
| column chart | Chart that shows how values change over a period of time |
| data series | A collection of related values from a worksheet |
| chart | Visual display of data in a spreadsheet |
| x axis | Category axis that describes what is shown in a chart |
| legend | The object that explains the symbols, colors, or patterns used to differentiate the series in a chart |
| y axis | The value axis that shows the range of values of the chart |
| line chart | Chart that shows a trend in data over a period of time |
| xy chart | Chart used to show the relationship of two values |
| data point | Single value or piece of data from the data series. |
| tick mark | Small line or maker on the X axis and Y axis to help in reading the values |
| data marker | Object that represents the individual values |