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Data visualization examples

Chart selection, design patterns, readable visual examples and practical communication rules for reports and dashboards.

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Learning resources for chart choices, visual storytelling and reporting design.

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Comparison

Bar Chart Examples

Compare categories clearly with bars.

Comparison

Column Chart Examples

Compare categories or periods with vertical columns.

Trends

Line Chart Examples

Show trends over time.

Trends

Area Chart Examples

Show cumulative or filled trend patterns.

Relationships

Scatter Plot Examples

Show relationships between two numeric values.

Relationships

Bubble Chart Examples

Show relationships with a third size dimension.

Distribution

Histogram Examples

Show the distribution of numeric values.

Distribution

Box Plot Examples

Show median, spread and outliers.

Comparison

Heatmap Examples

Show intensity across two dimensions.

Composition

Treemap Examples

Show part-to-whole relationships with nested rectangles.

Composition

Pie Chart Examples

Use small part-to-whole comparisons carefully.

Composition

Donut Chart Examples

Use simple proportional comparisons.

Composition

Waterfall Chart Examples

Explain how positive and negative changes build a total.

Workflows

Funnel Chart Examples

Show counts through process stages.

Design

Gauge Chart Examples

Use gauges carefully for target progress.

Design

Bullet Chart Examples

Compare actual value to target and range.

Trends

Slope Chart Examples

Compare change between two points.

Comparison

Small Multiples Examples

Repeat the same chart across groups.

Trends

Combo Chart Examples

Combine bars and lines carefully.

Composition

Stacked Bar Chart Examples

Compare totals and components when appropriate.

Composition

100 Percent Stacked Bar Examples

Compare proportions across groups.

Comparison

Ranked Bar Chart Examples

Show ordered categories clearly.

Comparison

Variance Chart Examples

Show difference from target or prior period.

Design

Target Line Examples

Add context to charts with a goal line.

Design

Annotation Examples

Add short notes that explain important changes.

Design

Chart Title Examples

Write titles that explain the point of the chart.

Design

Axis Label Examples

Make chart scales and units easy to understand.

Design

Legend Design Examples

Avoid confusing legends and use direct labeling when possible.

Design

Data Label Examples

Use labels only when they help reading.

Design

Color Palette Examples

Use color to communicate meaning, not decoration.

Design

Accessible Chart Examples

Make charts readable with contrast and labels.

Workflows

Dashboard Chart Selection Examples

Choose chart types based on the question.

Workflows

Chart Mistakes Examples

Avoid misleading scales, clutter and poor chart choices.

Workflows

Before and After Chart Examples

Improve a chart by simplifying and clarifying.

Workflows

Report Storytelling Examples

Organize charts into a clear business story.

Workflows

Executive Chart Examples

Keep executive visuals focused and concise.

Workflows

Operational Chart Examples

Show process health, trends and exceptions.

Workflows

Marketing Chart Examples

Visualize campaigns, funnels and channels.

Workflows

Sales Chart Examples

Visualize pipeline, revenue and performance.

Workflows

Finance Chart Examples

Visualize variance, margin and forecast changes.