Excel - Charts and Graphics

Data Source

A Range of cells in an Excel worksheet that contain that data for a chart.

Clip art

A collection of predesigned artwork such as drawings or images.

Data marker

A dot, a bar, or a symbol used to represent one number from the worksheet.

SmartArt graphic

A predesigned diagram made up of shapes containing text that illustrates a concept or idea.

Plot area

Area in the chart where the values from the data series are displayed graphically.

Chart area

Complete chart and all its elements.

Title

Descriptive name that identifies the chart or axes.

Pictures

Digital photographs or images stored on your computer or network.

WordArt

Drawing tool that turns words into graphic images.

Embedded chart

Graphic object that is saved as part of your worksheet.

Chart

Graphical representation of worksheet data.

Vertical axis

Line on chart used for plotting values, also called Y- axis.

Horizontal axis

Line on chart used for showing categories, also called X-axis.

Gridlines

Lines extending from the vertical or horizontal axes across the plot area of a chart.

Legend

List that identifies the patterns or colors of the data series or categories in a chart.

Chart Sheet

Separate sheet in a workbook containing a chart.

Data series

Series of related values from the worksheet graphically represented by a distinct data marker.

Drawing object

Shapes, curves, or lines that are a part of your worksheet.