1. Chart Components
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2. Why do you need to learn about charts?
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Why do you need to learn about charts?
Why might you use a chart to present spreadsheet information?
What does a chart do that a spreadsheet does not?
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Is it a chart or a graph?
Data Series
A graph is a feature of a chart used to plot data.
The chart is the total package that includes the title, value labels, and legend.
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4. Examples of business uses of charts
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Examples of business uses of charts
To represent sales trends within the different departments of a store.
To represent the contribution of individual employee sales to the total sales for a company.
To represent the percent of each expense to total expenses.
To explain stock price fluctuations to stock holders.
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5. Graph and Chart Parts
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6. Lesson 6 - Working with Charts and Graphics
Components of Graphs and Charts
Y-Axis
X-Axis
Data Marker
Y- axis - the left vertical side; it contains the numerical data.
X-axis - the bottom horizontal side; it contains the category information.
Data markers -represent values.
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Data Series
Data Series
A collection of related values from the worksheet; one row/column on the spreadsheet.
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Gridline
Gridline
Horizontal or vertical line that extends across the plot area of the graph to make it easier to read and understand the values.
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Plot Area
Plot Area
The rectangular area bound by the category and values axes.
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Tick Mark
Tick Marks
Used to add clarification to the data categories.
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Legend
Legend
The object that explains the symbols, colors, or patterns used to differentiate the data.
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Data Label
Data Labels
Single value or piece of data from the data series.
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Chart Title
Title
Describes the purpose and content.
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Axis Titles
Axis Titles
Describe the x and y axis data.
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15. Lesson 6 - Working with Charts and Graphics7. 4. 1. 6. 5. 8. 3. 2. 9.
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Now it’s your turn!
See if you can identify all of the components and describe their functions.
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How’d you do? 2. 1.
1. Data Series
2. Chart Title 5. 3.
3. Y Axis Labels 4.
4. Data Labels
5. Plot Area 7.
6. Gridline 6.
7. Legend
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8. X Axis Labels
9. X Axis Title 8. 9.
10. Tick Mark
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17. Lesson 6 - Working with Charts and Graphics
Embedded vs. Separate
An embedded chart is one that appears on the same sheet as the worksheet it represents.
A separate chart is one that does not appear on the same sheet as the worksheet it represents.
Linked Chart
A linked chart is one that will change to reflect changes made to the spreadsheet it represents.
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