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 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 (and beyond...) | |
---|---|---|---|
Data Type |
plain text or numbers | number |
number |
Contents | The |
---|
category of the data point on the y-axis. Note:
| The value of |
the data point on the x-axis |
. This |
forms the column. | An additional x-axis value for the category in |
the x-axis |
.This |
creates a |
data set with an extra column. Note:
| |
Data Label | The title of the x-axis Note:
|
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Label
Category of the bar
|
Notes:
Category of the bar in the legend
The bar's group Note:
| The bar's group
Note:
| ||
Required | x | x |
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Your spreadsheet might The first two columns in your spreadsheet may look like this:
Name of Country Country | Gold Medals | Silver Medals | Bronze Medals |
---|---|---|---|
United States | 321 | 22 | 78 |
Soviet Union | 211 |
...
41 | 35 |
Customization Options
Learn about options at Common Customization Options.