Horizontal Bar Stack Chart

Created by Rahul Pattamatta, Modified on Wed, 15 Nov, 2023 at 1:10 AM by Rahul Pattamatta


    The Horizontal Stacked Bar Chart visualizes data in horizontal bars, with each bar representing a total amount that is divided into sub-amounts stacked end-to-end. This chart is useful for comparing the composition of different categories.


Navigation to Create/Edit a Horizontal Stacked Bar Chart:

  1. Access the Dashboard:
    • Navigate to the dashboard where you intend to add or edit a metric card.
  2. Create or Edit a Metric Card:
    • For a new chart, click on "Create Metric" in the desired dashboard.
    • To edit an existing chart, open the metric card you wish to modify.
  3. Choose Chart Type:
    • In the metric editing interface, locate the "Chart Type" selector.
    • Select "Horizontal Bar Stack" from the available chart types.

Customizing the Horizontal Stacked Bar Chart:

The following customizations can be applied to the Horizontal Stacked Bar Chart under the "Appearance" tab:

  • Show Bar Background: Toggle the display of a background behind the bars.
  • Modify Bar Width: Adjust the width of the bars in the chart.
  • Modify Top Bar Radius: Change the radius at the top of the bars.
  • Modify Bottom Bar Radius: Change the radius at the bottom of the bars.
  • Hide 0/null Values: Choose to hide bars with zero or null values.
  • Enable Chart Zoom: Allow users to zoom into specific areas of the chart for more detailed analysis.

In addition to these appearance options, you can also set up actions for the chart under the "Actions" tab, as well as customize various aspects of the "Appearance" tab. For more detailed information on both appearance customization and setting up chart actions, please refer to Chart Appearance and Chart Actions.

The Horizontal Stacked Bar Chart is an effective tool for visualizing and comparing the composition of different categories in a clear and understandable format.



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