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Microsoft Excel Term
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Chart | A visual representation of data. |
| Data Series | A set of related data points plotted in a chart. |
| Category Axis | The horizontal (x) axis, typically representing categories. |
| Value Axis | The vertical (y) axis, typically representing numerical values. |
| Chart Title | The main heading of the chart. |
| Legend | An identifier for the data series in a chart. |
| Data Label | A value or name that provides information about a data point. |
| Gridlines | Horizontal or vertical lines that extend from the axes across the plot area. |
| Plot Area | The area within the chart axes where the data series are plotted. |
| Chart Area | The entire chart and all its elements. |
| Chart Type | The specific design of a chart (e.g., column, line, pie). |
| Column Chart | Uses vertical bars to display and compare values. |
| Bar Chart | Uses horizontal bars to display and compare values. |
| Line Chart | Displays trends over time or categories. |
| Pie Chart | Shows the proportion of parts to a whole. |
| Scatter Plot | Shows the relationship between two sets of numerical data. |
| Axis Titles | Labels for the category and value axes. |
| Trendline | A line representing the general trend of the data. |
| Data Table | A grid that displays the data used in the chart. |
| Chart Layout | A preset arrangement of chart elements. |