1. CA II Excel Lessons 8

2. Lesson 8 Terms √ Chart Types√Chart Properties√Other Terms bar graph Data labels chart column chart Data markers chart sheet line graph Data series chart wizard pie chart Plot area embedded chart XY Scatter chart Legend Data point worksheet category axis value axis

3. Category and Value Axis The category axis is what is shown in a chart, created from row or column headings; the x and y axis. The value axis is the horizontal or vertical grouping of values from the worksheet.

4. Charts and Data A chart is a graphical representation of data. The chart data is called the data source. ◦ It is usually a range of cells in the worksheet. ◦ You will need to highlight the data source before creating the chart. Use the chart wizard to create your charts.

5. Chart Types Column—uses vertical bars of varying height Bar—uses horizontal bars of varying height Line—uses points connected by a line; good to show trends or growth. Pie—shows the relationship of a part to a whole Scatter—(XY chart) shows the relationship between two categories of data

6. More Chart Info Printing ◦ Charts can be embedded (as part of the worksheet that contains the data). ◦ Charts can be placed on a separate chart sheet. Changing the appearance of the data markers ◦ The data series, markers or points are usually displayed as a solid color bar, slice, or column. ◦ The solid color can be replaced with gradients, patterns, and clip art.

7. Data Markers/Points A chart symbol (such as a bar, line, dot, slice, and so forth) that represents a single data point of value from the corresponding worksheet cell.

8. Plot Area Rectangular area bound by the category and value axis.

9. Chart Elements Data Series or Markers/Point Chart Title Plot Area Vertical Y Axis Horizontal X Axis Data labels

10. Legend A legend describes all of the data markers or points in a chart.