Stacked Column chart
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Plots data in vertical columns stacked by category.

Emphasizes the total of two or more data series over time.

2D and 3D options are available.


Combo Column Area chart
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Plots data in vertical columns and a filled area.

Make comparisons between discrete categories.

Enables charting of values from diverse data sets.


2D Line chart
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Plots data in order and joins with a 2D line.

Track changes or trends over time.

3D option is also available.


Pareto chart
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Plots the distribution of data grouped into sorted frequency bins.

Shows the biggest factors in a set of data (e.g. per the 80/20 Pareto principle).

Includes a line representing cumulative contribution to 100% of each column.

Limited formatting options compared to a Combo chart.


Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts
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Plots data from a related Pivot Table. Available in all chart formats.

Includes Filters which can be changed either in the Pivot Chart or related Pivot Table.

Changes to either a Pivot Table or Pivot Chart will automatically be reflected in the other.


100 Stacked Bar chart
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Plots data in horizontal rows stacked by category to represent 100%.

Make comparisons between discrete categories.

2D and 3D options are available.


Treemap chart
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Plots data within a hierarchical structure.

Categories are displayed by color and proximity and are sized proportionally based on values.

Easily show lots of data which would be difficult with other chart types.


Waterfall chart
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Plots data as a series of color-coded, positive and negative floating columns.

Also known as a bridge chart, shows the impact of additions and subtractions to an initial value.

Useful for visually displaying running totals.


Stock (High, Low, Close) chart
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Plots fluctuations in stock prices or other data.

Uses 3 series of values, in order: high, low, close.

Data needs to be organized in the correct order.


Stacked Line chart
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Plots data in order and joins with lines stacked by category.

Track changes or trends over time.

100% Stacked Line option is also available.


Doughnut chart
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Plots data proportional to the sum of items.

Data points shown as a percentage of the whole.

Unlike a pie chart, can display multiple categories.


Bar chart
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Plots data in horizontal bars.

Make comparisons between discrete categories.

2D and 3D options are available.


Stock (Open, High, Low, Close) chart
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Plots fluctuations in stock prices or other data.

Uses 4 series of values, in order: open, high, low, close.

Data needs to be organized in the correct order.


Area chart
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Plots data in order and joins with a line and a filled area below.

Track changes or trends over time.

2D and 3D options are available.


100 Stacked Column chart
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Plots data in vertical columns stacked by category to represent 100%.

Emphasizes the contribution of two or more data series to the whole.

2D and 3D options are available.


Radar chart
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Plots data on a common axis radiating out from the center of the chart.

Useful for plotting responses to questionnaires or performance reviews.

Available in wireframe (with or without markers) or filled versions.


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