CIS125S Chapter 6
Legend
A chart element that identifies the patterns or colors that are assigned to the categories in the chart.
Rotation handle
A circle that displays on the top side of a selected object used to rotate the object up to 360 degrees.
cycle
A diagram that shows a continual process.
hierarchy
A diagram used to create an organization chart
Trendline
A graphic representation of trends in a data series, such as a line sloping upward to represent increased sales over a period of months.
Data series
A group of related data points that are plotted in a chart.
Axis
A line that borders the chart plot area and serves as a frame of reference for measurement.
Chart sheet
A separate worksheet used to display an entire chart.
Column chart
A type of chart that shows comparisons among related data.
line
A type of chart that shows trends over time.
Data point
A value that originates in a worksheet cell and that is represented by a data marker in a chart.
chart
A visual representation of numeric data in a worksheet
Template
A workbook used as a pattern for creating other workbooks.
SmartArt graphic
An Excel feature that provides a visual representation of your information and ideas.
locked cells
Cells in a worksheet that cannot be edited
Gridlines
Lines in the plot area of a chart that aid the eye in determining plotted values.
Chart elements
Objects that make up a chart.
Recommended Charts
The Excel feature that suggests charts based upon your data.
plot area
The area of a chart bounded by the axes.
Labels
The column and row headings selected that describe the values in a chart.
data marker
The graphic element that represents a single data point
Vertical value axis
The numbers along the left side of a chart display on the
protection
The process of locking cells in a workbook so that users cannot make any changes is
Scale
The range of numbers in the data series that controls the minimum, maximum, and incremental values on the value axis.
major unit value
The value that determines the spacing between the gridlines in the plot area of a chart.
Sparklines
Tiny charts that fit within a cell and give a visual trend summary alongside your data.
Embedded chart
chart that is inserted into the same worksheet that contains the data used to create the chart.