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 | Text or number | Number | Number |
Contents | The label along the x-axis representing each bar or group of bars |
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Label | Category of the bar on the y-axis Notes:
| Category of the bar in the legend
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The first two columns in your spreadsheet may look like this:
| Name of Country | Gold Medals |
|---|---|
United States | 321 |
| Soviet Union | 211 |
Customization Options
Learn about options at Common Customization Options.