Line

Line

Along with a bar chart this is probably one of the most used chart types. This chart is typically used to look at continuous values to detect trends over time and can be used with or without a Legend. 

Example

This example shows the number of sales over a 12mth period. The height of the line is determined by Number of Sales on the Y Axis, Sales Month on the X Axis determines how many connecting dots appear.

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Spline

This chart type is used to emphasise trends in data over equal time intervals. It is essentially the same as a line chart, but with smooth curves instead of angular lines. Like a line chart it can be used with or without a legend. 

Example

This example shows the number of sales over a 12mth period.

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Step Line

This chart is typically used to look at continuous values to detect trends over time. Generally used when you want to highlight any irregularity of changes. Like an area chart it can be used with or without a legend. 

Example

This example shows the number of sales over a 12mth period for 3 different regions. Region, in the Legend field, represents the 3 separate lines. The height of each line is controlled by the Number of Sales information on the Y Axis and the steps are connected based on how many different values appear on the X Axis (Sales Month).

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