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Computer Apps II
NLR East Campus Computer Apps II-Excel Lesson 8 Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Axis | Line that identifies the values in a chart; most charts have a horizontal (or X axis) and a vertical (or Y axis). |
| Chart | Graphical representation of data contained in a worksheet |
| Chart sheet | Area separate from the Excel worksheet in which a chart is created and stored; the chart sheet is identified by a tab near the bottom of the screen. |
| Chart Wizard | Four-step, on-screen guide that aids in preparing a chart from an Excel worksheet. |
| Column chart | Chart that uses rectangles of varying heights to illustrate values in a worksheet. |
| Data labels | Values depicted by the chart objects (such as columns or data points) that are printed directly on the chart. |
| Data series | Group of related information in a column or row of a worksheet that is plotted on a worksheet chart. |
| Embedded chart | Chart created within the worksheet; an embedded chart may be viewed on the same screen as the data from which it is created. |
| Image handles | Small boxes that appear around an object when it is selected. You can drag the handles to resize the object. |
| Line chart | Chart that is similar to a column chart except columns are replaced by points connected by a line. |
| Pie chart | Chart that shows the relationship of a part to a whole. |
| Scatter chart | Chart that shows the relationship of two categories of data. |