Combo Chart
In this article, we will explain how to create and customize a Combo or Combination chart. So let's get started!
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In this article, we will explain how to create and customize a Combo or Combination chart. So let's get started!
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A Combo Chart, also known as a Combination Chart, is a powerful visualization tool that integrates both line and column charts into a single plot. It allows users to display multiple data series or compare different types of data on the same chart. This flexibility makes Combo Charts ideal for illustrating relationships between distinct variables, such as comparing sales revenue (bar) with growth percentage (line) over time.
Combo Charts are particularly useful in the following scenarios:
Comparing different data types: When one dataset represents absolute values (e.g., revenue in dollars) and another represents percentages (e.g., profit margin).
Showing trends and distributions together: A bar chart can highlight distribution, while a line chart can show the trend of a key metric.
Visualizing multiple series with different scales: If two datasets have different units (e.g., sales in dollars vs. number of units sold), a secondary axis can be used to represent them effectively.
Highlighting key insights: The combination of bars and lines can emphasize significant patterns in the data that may not be as apparent in a single chart type.
Click on the Chart Type dropdown in the chart editor.
Choose "Combo" from the available chart types.
Click "Add Data Series" to add the necessary fields:
X-Axis: Represents the categorical variable (e.g., year, product type).
Y-Axis: Add one or more series for values (e.g., sales total, profit percentage).
After setting up the data, use the Advanced Editor to fine-tune the chart:
Change individual series types:
Click on the Series settings tab.
Select a bar or line for each series.
Modify colors and styles:
Adjust bar colors for better differentiation.
Change line styles (solid, dashed, or dotted).
Enable or disable markers: Choose whether to display point markers on the line.
Adjust axis labels and scales: Customize the primary and secondary axes for better readability.
If the values of two data series differ significantly, adding a Secondary Y-Axis improves clarity:
In the Series settings, select the data series that should use a secondary axis.
Enable the Secondary Axis checkbox.
Adjust the axis labels, scale, and formatting as needed.
Start using Combo Charts today to bring deeper insights to your data analysis!
