A combination chart can add a secondary axis to display related data that have different scales or units. This allows for better visualization and comparison of datasets that may not be directly comparable on the same axis. For example, you can use a combination of a bar chart and a line chart, with the bars representing one dataset and the line representing another, each using its own axis for clarity. This enhances the overall interpretability of the data presented.
The combination of elements that can be displayed in a chart include the plot area, axes (x-axis and y-axis), data series, legend, title, labels, gridlines, and chart title. These elements work together to communicate data effectively and help viewers understand the information being presented in the chart.
x axis
On a chart created in Excel, the vertical axis is also called the y-axis. It typically represents the values or measurements of the data being plotted. The horizontal axis, or x-axis, complements it by showing the categories or intervals for the data. Together, these axes help in visualizing the relationship between different data points.
The boundary of a chart across the bottom and up the side can be the axis. It depends on the kind of charts. They are use to have the values or categories of data. In a column chart, the base of the column is at the X Axis for example.
Axis
Data Series
Y-Axis or Value Axis
The category labels are displayed along the horizontal axis in the column chart. On the other hand, the data is plotted along the vertical axis.
You can create a Combination Chart.
A multiple line-chart.
Data Series.
The legend on a column chart appears along the lower horizontal axis. The height of columns provides the comparative data from numerical values.