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axis along which the data is plotted in the chart.
5. The legend of the chart.
6 A chart and an axis title that you can use in the chart.
7. A data label that you can use to identify the details of a data point in a data series.

Types of chart in MS excel

The common types of chart in Microsoft
Excel 2010 are discussed below.

Column Chart
The Column chart is one of the most
commonly used chart type and is used to
show the changes in data over a period of
time or illustrate comparisons among
items.

Line Graphs

Line Graphs are mainly used to plot changes in
data over time. The best example of this chart
type can be the weekly change in temperature.

Pie Chart

The Pie Chart is very useful when you wish to
emphasize on a significant element in the data. It
represents data in the form of a pie.

Bar Graph

A bar graph illustrates comparisons among
individual items.

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