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Chapter 19: Graphs
Creating graphs
Graph tool gallery
Illustrator provides nine graph tools, each one for creating a different type of graph. The type of graph you choose
depends on the information you want to communicate.
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The Column Graph tool (J)
creates graphs that compare
values using vertical
columns.
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The Line Graph tool creates
graphs that use points to
represent one or more sets of
values, with a different line
joining the points in each set.
This type of graph is often
used to show the trend of one
or more subjects over a
period of time.
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The Stacked Column graph
tool creates graphs that are
similar to column graphs, but
stacks the columns on top of
one another, instead of side
by side. This graph type is
useful for showing the
relationship of parts to the
total.
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The Area Graph tool creates
graphs that are similar to line
graphs, but emphasizes totals
as well as changes in values.
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The Bar Graph tool creates
graphs that are similar to
column graphs, but positions
the bars horizontally instead
of vertically.
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The Scatter Graph tool
creates graphs that plot data
points as paired sets of
coordinates along the x and y
axes. Scatter graphs are
useful for identifying
patterns or trends in data.
They also can indicate
whether variables affect one
another.
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The Stacked Bar Graph tool
creates graphs that are
similar to stacked column
graphs, but stacks the bars
horizontally instead of verti
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The Pie Graph tool creates
circular graphs whose wedges
represent the relative
percentages of the values
compared.