Excel Chart and Formula Terminology

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Chart

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A graphic that allows you to compare and contrast data in a visual format.

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Embedded Chart

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A chart placed as an object within a worksheet.

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Chart Sheet

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A chart that occupies its own worksheet.

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Plot

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To position data points on a graph.

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Data series

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For most charts, the information in a worksheet column. Each is then represented by its own color bar, line, or column.

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Legend

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A key that identifies each of the data series in a chart.

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X-axis

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The horizontal scale of a chart on which categories are plotted.

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Y-axis

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The vertical scale of a chart on which the value of each category is plotted.

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Categories

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For most charts, information in a worksheet row. These will be listed along the x-axis.

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Plot Area

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The area defined by the x and y axes.