Horizontal Bar

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


    The Horizontal Bar Chart displays data using horizontal bars, making it effective for comparing different categories or groups, especially when dealing with long category names or a large number of categories.

Navigation to Create/Edit a Horizontal 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" from the available chart types.

Customizing the Horizontal Bar Chart:

You can apply the following customizations to the Horizontal 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 a detailed view.

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 Bar Chart provides an intuitive way to visualize and compare data across different categories, offering clear insights at a glance.



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