Select a Chart Type
There are a number of chart types to choose from to best represent your information, including:
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Column: compares values displayed as columns
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Bar: compares values displayed as bars
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Line: compares values displayed as points connected by lines
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Area: compares values displayed as shaded areas
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Pie: compares values displayed as slices of a circular graph
By default, the Reports Editor creates a column chart. However, you may select a different chart at any time.
Selecting a New Chart
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In the Reports View panel, click the
icon to show the Canvas Options menu.
Figure: Chart Drop-Down Menu
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Select Chart Types from the drop-down menu.
Figure: Select Chart Type Screen
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Click the type of chart you want to apply to your report. The selected chart type is outlined in blue.
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Leave the Selected Chart Type window open to rapidly switch between chart types, or click the
icon at the top right of the window to close it.
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