BAT Chapter 3 Flashcards
Gradient
Variegated blend of colors in a chart element
Bevels and Shadows
Special effects applied to chart objects
Data label
Displays the value of a column, bar, pie slice or other marker
Waterfall chart type
Depicts a running total and identifies positive / negative cash flows in financial data
What are 5 Chart Elements?
Titles Data Labels Legends Gridlines Trendlines
Sparkline
Miniature charts in a cell or range
Sunburst
Chart type that shows relationships among multiple categories of data
How can a trendline be used for forecasting?
By plotting future approximate averages
In a histogram chart, where are the category labels shown?
On both axes
Why is it important to personalize your chart?
Makes your data clear and concise
Word Art
Used to create a custom title chart
What are the 3 different types of sparklines?
Line
Column
Win / Loss
Win / Loss
A type of spark line
Shape style
A predesigned combination of fill, borders and effects
What 2 things can a Trendline be used for?
Displays averages in your data
Used to forecast data