+2 Computerised Accounting Questions and Answers - Chapter 4

Graphs and charts are used to make information clear and easier to understand.

Types of Graphs and Charts

1. Column Chart
2. Bar Chart
3. Pie Chart

1. Column Chart : A Column chart is used for comparison of data items for a specified time period. In the column chart, categories are displayed horizontally and values vertically.
2. Bar Chart : The bar chart is similar to the column chart, with the difference that the data series are displayed horizontally and not vertically.
3. Pie Chart : The pie chart contains only one data series. A series of data in a pie chart is displayed as a percentage of the total.

Elements of Graph/Chart

• Chart area, 
• Plot area, 
• Chart floor, 
• Legend, 
• Chart title, 
• Data points, 
• Data series

Advantages of Charts

1. Visually appealing
2. Quick analysis and interpretation of data within a little time
3. To know the trends easily
4. A large volume of information can be exhibited through charts easily