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Example

 


Spreadsheet Format

Tree data structures are hierarchical. Each node has a parent nodes.  In the example below, "Pet" is the parent of "Cat," "Dog," and "Rabbit". "Cat" is the parent of "Domestic Shorthair" and "Siamese." "Pet" is also the root note, since it has no parent.

Example of tree data structure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Each row in the Tree Map data spreadsheet represents a node on the tree. 

 

 Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
Data Typeplain textplain textnumbernumber
Contents

The name of the node.

The name of the node's parent.

Note:

  • If this is the first node on the tree (called the root), leave this cell blank
  • This name must match the entry in the first column of the row that defines the parent node

A value for the node.

Note:

  • This determines the size of the node relative to the other nodes.

A second value for the node.

Note:

  • This determines the color of the node relative to the other nodes.
Optional   x

 

For the sample tree above, the first two columns might look like this: 

NodeParent
Pet 
CatPet
DogPet
RabbitPet
Domestic ShorthairCat
SiameseCat
CorgiDog
Great DaneDog
LabradorDog

 

Customization Options

Go to Customize Your Chart for more options.

Font Color: sets the font color for the text in your chart

  • Click the colored square to choose a color for the text in the chart
    • the ColorPicker tool will appear
  • Click a color
    • The text will turn that color, as a preview
  • Click Ok

Font Family: sets the font style for the text in your chart

  • Type a font style name into the textbox
  • Note that it's best to use a standard font, such as Ariel or Times New Roman, to ensure that the font will appear the same way across different devices



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