Which chart types are available?
Line chart
A Line Chart displays information as a series of data points connected by straight line segments. It is commonly used to visualize data trends over intervals of time. The line's direction and steepness give a clear picture of the trend or relationship between elements.
Column chart
A Column Chart, also known as a Vertical Bar Chart, displays data as vertical bars going across the chart horizontally, with the values represented by the height of the bars. This is useful for showing data changes over a period of time or for illustrating comparisons among items.
Area chart
An Area Chart is similar to a Line Chart, but the space between the axis and the line is filled with color or texture. It emphasizes the magnitude of values over time and can be used to show cumulative totals.
Bar chart
A Bar Chart presents categorical data with rectangular bars whose lengths are proportional to the values they represent. It is an effective visual for comparing different categories or groups of data against each other.
Table
A Table displays information in a grid format, comprised of rows and columns. It is used to display detailed data and facilitate comparison of individual data points. Tables are excellent for precise numerical representation and with the conditional formatting and colors, trends and focus areas can be highlighted.
Pivot table
A Pivot Table is a data summarization tool that is used in data processing. It allows you to reorganize and summarize selected columns and rows of data in a spreadsheet or database to obtain a desired report. Pivot Tables are powerful for analyzing large amounts of data, enabling quick insights by rotating data and looking at it from different perspectives.
Pie chart/donut chart
A Pie Chart is a circular statistical graphic divided into slices to illustrate numerical proportion. Each slice of the pie represents a category and its size shows the proportion of each category relative to the whole. Pie Charts are best used when you want to show parts of a whole for one data series and when the number of categories is relatively small.
Map (without background)
A Map Chart, often referred to as a Geographic Map, displays data in a geographical context by superimposing data onto a map template. It is used to visualize location-based data, showing patterns and relationships across geographical regions. Map Charts are effective for comparing regional distributions and for identifying spatial trends.
Big number
A Big Number Chart prominently displays a single key metric. It is often accompanied by a contextualizing subtitle and can be used to highlight important data points like total sales, percentage of goal reached, or any other key business metric. Big Number Charts are great for dashboards where the goal is to convey critical information at a glance.