Stacked Area Chart

In this article, we will explain how to create and customize a Stacked area chart. So let's get started!

A stacked area chart is a graphical representation of data that uses multiple series of data points connected by straight lines and is filled in with a color or pattern, with each data series stacked on top of the previous one. Stacked area charts are similar to regular area charts, but they show the contribution of each data series to the total rather than the individual values.

Here is an example of a stacked area chart with sample data and a chart image:

In this example, a stacked area chart is used to show the trend in sales by product category over a period of time (e.g. months or years). The x-axis represents time, and the y-axis represents the total sales for each time period. The chart includes three data series: sales of electronics (represented by a solid line and filled area), sales of clothing (represented by a dashed line and filled area), and sales of home goods (represented by a dotted line and filled area).

Sample data:

Time Period	Sales - Electronics ($)	Sales - Clothing ($)	Sales - Home Goods ($)
Jan 2020	100,000	50,000	25,000
Feb 2020	110,000	55,000	30,000
Mar 2020	120,000	60,000	35,000
Apr 2020	130,000	65,000	40,000
May 2020	140,000	70,000	45,000
Jun 2020	150,000	75,000	50,000

How-to build a stacked area chart?

1. Navigate to Add New Chart screen

2. Select data source

3. Select "Stacked Area Chart" type from gallery

4. Configure and customize the chart to create the desired visualization.

Stacked area chart configuration:

1) The configuration shown illustrates how to map the time period on the x axis and the sales on the y axis in order to generate the line chart.

2) To customize the appearance of an area chart, follow these steps:

1. Click on the "Customize" tab

2. Go to "Series" and select the desired data series

3. Select the desired customization options, such as color, line type, line thickness, point shape, point size, data points, dual axes representation, and more

This allows you to tailor the appearance of the chart to your specific needs and preferences. You can customize a variety of options to create a chart that effectively communicates your data and insights.

Stacked area charts are often used to show the contribution of each data series to the total, particularly when the data is cumulative over time. They can be particularly useful for comparing the relative size of different data series and for showing how the data has changed over time. Some useful tips for creating stacked area charts include:

• Clearly label the x-axis and y-axis, including units of measurement if applicable

• Use a consistent scale for the y-axis to accurately compare data points

• Consider using a legend to label multiple data series on the same chart

• Use a clear and concise title to describe the data being displayed

• Avoid cluttering the chart with too much data or unnecessary elements

• Use a meaningful and appropriate time scale for the x-axis (e.g. days, weeks)

Stacked area chart customization options:

Infinity offers many customization options for your chart. To access these options, click on the customize tab in the chart builder screen. This will display a list of customization options.

Here is a list of notable customization options for the line chart.

Feature	Description
Aggregation	To create an aggregation, click on the data series chip in the data mapping section and choose the desired aggregation. There are various aggregation options available based on the data type.
Renaming the Data Series	To rename a data series, click on the data series chip in the data mapping section. A pop-up will appear, allowing you to change the name and any aggregation options.
Dual Axes or Right hand Axes	To enable dual axes, follow these steps: Click on the customization tab. Click on series. Select the series that you want to plot on the right-hand axes.
Titles	To change the titles, follow these steps: Click on the customization tab. Click on the horizontal (or) vertical axes. Proceed to change the titles. You will also have the option to modify the font attributes.
Chart Background	To change the chart background, follow these steps: Click on the customization tab. Click on the chart background. Proceed to selecting the desired color.
Padding and Zoom	To change the padding and zoom, follow these steps: Click on the customization tab. Click on the padding and zoom accordion. Proceed to customize the padding and zoom attributes for your chart.
Legend	To customize the legend, follow these steps: Click on the customization tab. Click on the legend accordion. The platform offers four legend options: top, bottom, right, or none. You can also configure the legend font here.
Axes	To customize the axes, follow these steps: Click on the customize tab. Select the desired axes (horizontal for X, vertical for Y, and right vertical for secondary Y). Proceed to changing the title, fonts, labels, order of axes, scale, or even add formatting such as $ or %.
Gridlines	To change the grid lines, follow these steps: Click on the customize tab. Select the gridlines accordion. Select the orientation (i.e. vertical or horizontal). Update/customize the count and colors of the gridlines.