Which chart is right for you? That depends on the data and purpose of your chart.
IF i want a... | of data like… | i should use A... |
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Comparison |
total revenue per month |
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revenue per month, per product |
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Trend |
product sales by region; volume of stock trading vs. close price |
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revenue by project type; project cost and project hours |
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contribution per product to profit over time |
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Ratio |
% each salesperson contributes to total sales |
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progress through a process, like a sales pipeline |
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Relationship |
project cost vs. return on investment (ROI) |
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prospective sales by estimated close date, $ amount, and probability of close |
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Performance |
performance against a goal I set; total number of units sold |
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For more details, see Select a Chart Type.