The chart consists of the following elements:
- Chart Area - Represents the entire chart control area. 
- Plot Area - Represents the graphics area used to draw the chart trends. 
- Axis - Represents the ruler used to draw the chart trends. There are three axis types: x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis. 
- Data Series - Represents the data trends for one group of data values. 
- Legend - Represents a separate area used to display labels for all the data series in one chart. 
- Chart Title - Represents a separate area used to display the title of the chart. 
The following topics explain the various chart elements and formatting options: