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Example

A bar chart is a chart used to compare grouped data. The bars span horizontally across the y-axis and display their values along the x-axis, as seen in the example above.

Spreadsheet Format

Each row represents one category on the x-axis. Learn more about using spreadsheets with Visuals at Use Spreadsheet Data.

 Column 1Column 2

Column 3 (and beyond...)

Data Type

text or number

numbernumber

 

Contents

The label for each category on the x-axis

Note:

  • These will appear beneath each set of bars on the x-axis

 

The y-value for the category on the x-axis

Note:

  • This creates the bar for the category in Column 1
  • Bars in the same column share a group
  • A second y-value for the category on the x-axis

Note:

  • This creates a second bar for the category in Column 1
  • This creates a second group of bars in the legend
  • You can have as many groups as you need: each new column makes a group

Data Label

The title of the x-axis

Note:

  • This will appear below the individual labels on the x-axis

The bar's group

Note:

  • This determines the color of the bar; bars in the same group will share a color
  • This labels the group (and group color) in the legend

 

The bar's group

Note:

  • This determines the color of the bar; bars in the same group will share a color
  • This labels the group (and group color) in the legend
Requiredxx 

 

Your spreadsheet might look like this:                                        

 CountryGold MedalsSilver MedalsBronze Medals

United States

3212278
Soviet Union2114135

Customization Options

Learn about options at Common Customization Options. 

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