Stacked Bar Chart
In this article, we will explain how to create and customize a stacked bar chart. So let's get started!
A stacked bar chart with multiple series is a chart that visualizes multiple sets of data using horizontal bars of different lengths. The data is displayed as a series of stacked bars, with each series represented by a different color or pattern. The bars are typically organized vertically, and the length of each bar represents the combined magnitude of all the series it represents.
Here is an example of a stacked horizontal bar chart with multiple series:
This stacked horizontal bar chart shows the sales, commissions, and misc. income data for five different companies. The sales data is represented by the blue series, the commissions data is represented by the orange series, and the misc. income data is represented by the green series.
Sample data:
| Company | Sales | Commissions | Misc Income |
|---|---|---|---|
Company A | 50,000 | 20,000 | 10,000 |
Company B | 75,000 | 30,000 | 15,000 |
Company C | 100,000 | 40,000 | 20,000 |
Company D | 125,000 | 50,000 | 25,000 |
Company E | 150,000 | 60,000 | 30,000 |
How-to build a stacked bar chart?
Navigate to Add New Chart screen
Select data source
Select "Stacked Bar Chart" type from gallery
Stacked bar chart configuration:
1) The configuration shown illustrates how to map the sales on the x-axis and the products on the y axis in order to generate the line chart.
PS: You can change the sequence of stack series by changing the order of the series in the data mapping section as shown above.
2) To customize the appearance of an area chart, follow these steps:
Click on the "Customize" tab
Go to "Series" and select the desired data series
Select the desired customization options, such as color, line type, line thickness, point shape, point size, data points, right/left 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 horizontal bar charts with multiple series are often used to visualize the contribution of each series to the total at each data point. They can be particularly useful for showing the distribution of values within a dataset and for highlighting trends and patterns in the data.
Stacked bar 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:
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Titles | To change the titles, follow these steps:
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Chart Background | To change the chart background, follow these steps:
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Padding and Zoom | To change the padding and zoom, follow these steps:
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Legend | To customize the legend, follow these steps:
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Axes | To customize the axes, follow these steps:
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Gridlines | To change the grid lines, follow these steps:
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