The following table lists components that comprise the legend of a graph. The legend provides a key to the data in the graph.
Component |
Description |
Graph Types |
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The legend; identifies the series and reference lines in a graph; in a 3-D surface graph, identifies ranges of values |
All except 3-D graphs; 3-D surface graphs |
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A shape of color that matches one of the series in the graph; in a 3-D surface graph, identifies a range of values |
All except 3-D graphs; 3-D surface graphs |
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Text, for each |
All except 3-D graphs; 3-D surface graphs |
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A line whose color matches a reference line in the graph |
Bar, line, area, combination, scatter, bubble, radar, and polar graphs |
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Text that describes a reference line |
Bar, line, area, combination, scatter, bubble, radar, and polar graphs |