Lesson 19Charts and Design

Elements

Charts and Design Elements

A chart is a graphical representation of worksheet information

Charts show you what the numbers in your worksheet mean

You can use charts to identify trends and patterns in your worksheet data

Charts add visual interest to your worksheets

They make the information easier to understand

Elements of a Chart A chart is based on values in your

worksheet

When it appears on the same worksheet as its values, it is called an embedded chart

A chart can also appear on a separate worksheet

Elements of a Chart

Worksheet data plotted in the chart

Value Axis

Chart Title

Data Series

Legend

Plot Area

Category Axis

Practice—Together

Complete Practice 19-1 to create a column chart

Complete Practice 19-2 to create a pie chart

Use the file SS-Books

Editing a Chart

Double-click in the chart area of the chart (white space)—a box will appear around the chart and

The Chart Toolbar tabs will show up

Chart Tools Design Tab

Chart Tools Layout Tab

Chart Tools Format Tab

Practice—Together

Using the file from Practice 19-2, complete Practice 19-3

On Your Own

Complete Test Yourself 19-1 Use the file SS-107thCongress

Complete Test Yourself 19-2 Use the file SS-Exercise

Submit both files

Print BOTH

Lesson 19

Complete Practice 19-1, 19-2, 19-3 Save as directed Submit Practice 19-3 Print the worksheet from Practice 19-3 as

directed

Lesson 19

Complete Practice 19-1, 19-2, 19-3 Save as directed Submit Practice 19-3 Print the worksheet from Practice 19-3 as

directed Complete Test Yourself 19-1 & 19-2 Save as directed and submit both Test Yourself

19-1 & 19-2 Print both worksheets for Test Yourself 19-1 &

19-2