GMetrix Excel: Charts and Data Visualization Flashcards
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What do data labels display on an Excel chart?
Answer: The numeric value of each data point
Data labels annotate each data point with its actual value, making charts easier to read without referencing the axis.
Which keyboard shortcut creates a new chart on a separate chart sheet in Excel?
Answer: F11
Pressing F11 instantly creates a chart on a dedicated chart sheet using the default chart type.
What does a stacked bar chart display compared to a clustered bar chart?
Answer: Component values stacked within each bar to show totals
Stacked bar charts layer data series within each bar so you can see both individual contributions and the cumulative total.
In an Excel chart, what is the plot area?
Answer: The rectangular region bounded by the axes where data is plotted
The plot area is the inner section of a chart, framed by the axes, where data series such as bars or lines are rendered.
Which chart type is most appropriate for comparing parts of a whole using a single data series?
Answer: Pie chart
Pie charts divide a circle into slices proportional to each value, clearly showing how parts relate to the total.
How do you swap which data is shown on each axis in an Excel chart?
Answer: Click Chart Design > Switch Row/Column
The Switch Row/Column button in the Chart Design tab exchanges the data plotted on the horizontal and vertical axes.