# Chart Elements

Learn what are the several chart elements (chart area, chart title, plot area, series, axes, data labels, data markers, and legends) that can be formatted individually to generate charts with a customized layout.

## Content



Charts are powerful tools for data visualization. Each chart is made up of several chart elements, which can be formatted individually to generate charts with a customized layout. Configuring chart elements in a spreadsheet not only enables users to represent information in a meaningful way but also helps them put together a clear view of comparisons and trends for advanced data visualization and analysis.

A basic chart with the primary chart elements is shown in the image below.

![](https://cdn.mescius.io/document-site-files/images/0f63724f-fddf-4351-8c24-0b4338c0fda9/images/chartelements.png)

The following topics explain the various chart elements and their formatting options:

| **Chart Elements** | **Descriptions** |
| --- | --- |
| [Chart Title](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-wpf/spreadwpffeatures/charts/chart-elements/chart-title) | Represents a the title of the chart. |
| [Chart Area](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-wpf/spreadwpffeatures/charts/chart-elements/chart-area) | Represents the entire chart control area. |
| [Plot Area](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-wpf/spreadwpffeatures/charts/chart-elements/plot-area) | Represents the graphics area used to draw the chart trends. |
| [Axes](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-wpf/spreadwpffeatures/charts/chart-elements/axes) | Represents the ruler used to draw the chart trends. |
| [Data Series](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-wpf/spreadwpffeatures/charts/chart-elements/data-series) | Represents the data trends for one group of data values. |
| [Trendline](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-wpf/spreadwpffeatures/charts/chart-elements/trendline) | Represents a straight or curved line that is added on the chart to show the trends. |
| [Error Bar](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-wpf/spreadwpffeatures/charts/chart-elements/error-bar) | Represents the error or uncertainty of data on charts. |
| [Lines](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-wpf/spreadwpffeatures/charts/chart-elements/other-chart-lines) | Represents the High-Low and Drop lines on charts. |
| [Up-Down Bars](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-wpf/spreadwpffeatures/charts/chart-elements/up-down-bar)   | Represents up-down bars used in line charts. |
| [Data Table](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-wpf/spreadwpffeatures/charts/chart-elements/data-table) | Represents a grid that displays the source data of the chart |
| [Data Lable](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-wpf/spreadwpffeatures/charts/chart-elements/data-label) | Represents the relevant information on the chart. |
| [Legend](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-wpf/spreadwpffeatures/charts/chart-elements/legend) | Represents the identifiers for each of the series of the data. |