Stacked Bar Chart

Stacked Column Chart

1.1 Use Cases

Stacked column charts display data distribution and proportions across a secondary dimension within a primary dimension’s range. For example, they can compare customer counts by different account tiers and deal stages.

1.2 Chart Configuration

1.2.1 Axis Data

• Dimensions: 2 required
• Metrics: 1 required

1.2.2 Style (Web)

1.2.2.1 Basic Info

• Chart Title: Defaults to the analysis subject name during creation; customizable.

• Notes:
  • Content: Add contextual notes to clarify chart insights.
  • Display Styles:
    • Collapsed: Shows as an icon next to the title; hover to reveal.
    • Expanded: Displays text directly below the title.
    • Hidden: No notes shown in any view.

Adding notes

Collapsed notes (hover effect)

Expanded notes

Hidden notes

• Metric Name: Displays the default metric name; editable.

• Dimension Name: Displays the default dimension name; editable.

1.2.2.2 Chart Display

• Layout:
  • Tile-Spaced: Metrics shown as separate bars with gaps.
  • Tile-Compact: Metrics shown as separate bars without gaps.
  • Stacked: Metrics stacked vertically (labels display internally).
  • Percentage Stacked: Bars normalized to 100% height (labels display internally).

Stacked view

Tile-Spaced view

Tile-Compact view

Percentage Stacked view

• Orientation: Defaults to vertical; toggle to horizontal.

Vertical orientation (settings and example)

Horizontal orientation

1.2.2.3 Display Settings

• Legend: Defaults to top; options: bottom/left/right/hidden.

Top legend

Bottom legend

Left legend

Right legend

Hidden legend

• Data Labels:
  • Smart Display: Auto-hides labels if overlapping.
  • Force Display: Shows all labels (may overlap).
  • Hidden: No labels shown.

Smart labels

Forced labels

Hidden labels

• Label Position:
  • Outside: Displays values above bars.
  • Inside: Embeds values within bars (default for stacked/percentage views).

Outside labels

Inside labels

• Total Display:
  • Show/Hide: Toggle visibility in all views.
  • Card View: Optionally hide totals in cards.

Totals shown

Totals hidden

• Data Table:
  • Position: Top/bottom/left/right (default: hidden).
  • Hide in Cards: Optional toggle.

• Scrollbar:
  • Auto: Shows only if bars exceed visible area.
  • Always On/Off: Manual override.

Scrollbar (auto/on)

Scrollbar off

1.2.2.4 Colors & Fonts

• Color Schemes:
  • Modern: Customizable palettes.
  • Classic: Fixed palettes.
  • Accessibility Patterns: Optional texture overlay.

• Font Size: Default 12pt; range 13–16pt.

1.2.2.5 Axes

• X-Axis:
  • Title: Optional display with editable text.

• Labels:
  • Smart: Truncates long text with ellipsis.
  • Force: Shows full text (may overlap).
  • Custom: Limits characters (3–12).

• Angle: Horizontal (default), 45° left/right, vertical.

• Y-Axis:
  • Title: Optional display with