What is a chart used for?

A chart utilizes graphic elements for presenting a structure, comparison, dependency, flow, trends, patterns, and other connections of concepts and numbers. Individuals generate charts to make data more digestible and memorable. This data visualization tool is often used for corporate or educational purposes.

What are the different types of charts?

There are a wide variety of charts available to display data. The list below contains those that are popular and supported by many programs. In Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet programs, there are two types of charts: an embedded chart and chart sheet. An embedded chart is a chart object that can be inserted into a worksheet.

What is a chart in Computer Hope?

What is a Chart? In general, a chart is a graphical representation of data. Charts allow users to see what the results of data to better understand and predict current and future data. The picture below contains an example of a column chart displaying the number of unique visitors Computer Hope has received between the years of 2000 and 2006.

What is a bar chart?

A chart combines text, symbols and/or graphics to show the relationship between multiple data sets. They are a popular method for sharing information in different settings. For instance, a bar chart could show how sales of a particular flavor of ice cream have changed over the past five years.