Scatter charts

 

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The Scatter chart is a point chart that shows the relationships between numeric values in several series, or plot two groups of numbers as one series of x-y coordinates.  The variations below can be done through accessing the Options dialog box.

Sample:

Description

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2D Scatter:  shows the relationship or degree of relationship between numeric values in several series, or plot two groups of numbers as one series of x-y coordinates.  This chart is available from the toolbar or from the Options / General dialog box, under the Gallery type.  Also make sure that Point Markers is checked under the Options / Series dialog boxes.

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3D Scatter:  same as 2D Scatter only the points are shown in 3D.  Changing from 2D to 3D is done from the toolbar or the Options / 3D View dialog boxes.  This chart is available from the toolbar or from the Options / General dialog box, under the Gallery type.  Also make sure that Point Markers is checked under the Options / Series dialog boxes.  Please refer to Point type on how to change the point forms.

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3D Clustered Scatter:  same as 3D Scatter only that each series is positioned in a different row.  3D Cluster is available under the Options / General dialog boxes.

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Scatter with lines:  Scatter charts can also be shown with connected lines.