Chart Types

Definition

The chart type determines how your data is represented in the graphic. You can select a chart type and a chart subtype.

Use

The following chart types are available:

• Column chart (clustered, stacked and 100% stacked, 3-D visual effect, cylinder, cone and pyramid).

  For more information, see Column Charts.

• Bar chart (clustered, stacked and 100% stacked, cylinder, cone and pyramid).

  For more information, see Bar Charts.

• Line chart

  For more information, see Line Charts.

• Pie chart.

  For more information, see Pie Charts.

• XY scatter chart (dots can also be joined with lines).

  For more information, see XY (Scatter) Charts.

• Area chart (clustered, stacked and 100% stacked)

  For more information, see Area Charts.

• Doughnut chart.

  For more information, see Doughnut Charts.

• Radar chart

  For more information, see Radar Charts.

• Surface chart

  For more information, see Surface Charts.

• Cone, cylinder and pyramid charts

  For more information, see Cone, Cylinder and Pyramid Charts.

• Milestone charts and step charts

  For more information, see Milestone Charts or Step Charts.

• Histograms (allow you to display a standard distribution as well)

  For more information, see Histograms.

You can specify the chart type using the property pages as described for the individual chart types.