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Computer Etiquette

Be careful while entering the data and selecting a type of chart as it would represent your data.

Tech Terms

Chart: A pictorial representation of data
Chart area: The area within which all the chart components are found
Coordinates: The axes (X, Y) of a graph
Data series: A collection of entries from which a chart is derived

Gridlines: Lines running from X and Y axes separately
X axis: The horizontal axis of a chart
Y axis: The vertical axis of a chart

Quick Recall

• A chart helps us to compare and analyse data.

• A chart has the following components: X axis, Y axis, chart title, axis title, chart area, plot area,
legend, gridlines and data labels.

• The most commonly used charts are column chart, line chart, pie chart, bar chart, area chart,
XY scatter chart, doughnut chart, radar chart, bubble chart and stock chart.

• Chart title describes the content of the chart.
• In Excel, you can create as well as format a chart.
• The chart tools are located on Design and Format tabs.

A. Name the following.

1. Pictorial representation of data _____________

2. Coordinates of a three-dimensional chart _____________ _____________ _____________
3. Any three types of charts _____________ _____________ _____________

4. Category axis of chart _____________

5. Data entries from which a chart is derived _____________

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