A column chart.
They can represent values in cells. They also can represent columns (letters) and rows (numbers).
In the context of it being a database, then the row of values would represent a field in that database.
A column chart in Excel consists of vertical bars that represent data values for different categories. Each bar's height corresponds to the value it represents, allowing for easy comparison across categories. The chart typically includes axes: the horizontal axis displays the categories, while the vertical axis shows the values. Additional features may include data labels, legends, and gridlines for clarity.
In Excel slices relate to pie charts. Pieces of pie charts are referred to as slices. They represent the different values that are being charted.
It uses vertical bars, based on the values entered in as data. See the image at the link below.
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The vertical axis is the columns in a spreadsheet.
Columns.
Columns are vertical in a spreadsheet.
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The actual lines are known as gridlines, both vertical and horizontal. A vertical line of cells is known as a row.