(Live) Bar Chart Properties

Use the (Live) Bar Chart Properties dialog box to define specific properties associated with a (Live) Bar Chart.

Table 198. (Live) Bar Chart General Properties

General PropertiesDescription
TypeSpecify the bar chart type. Available options include:

  • Cluster—Show data series grouped together on one axis.

  • Stack—Shows data series arranged in a layered format. Stacked bar charts offer similar complexity to clustered bar charts by adding component value items within chart bars or areas. By stacking items and assigning a different color to each item, you can effectively display trends among comparable or related items, or visually emphasize a sum of several indicators.

  • 100% Stack—Shows the data series arranged in a stacked format as a percentage of the whole total. This format enables you to compare percentage across different data series.

Effect Select either a 2–D, 3–D, or gradient effect. A 2D or 3D effect refers to the perspective of the rendered chart. A gradient defines the direction of the blend pattern from one color to another, and simulates depths of color from light to dark. Available options are:

  • 2–D—The 2–D effect is flat and shows values only on the horizontal and vertical axes (X and Y axis).

  • 3–D—The 3–D effect shows rotation and depth in addition to the horizontal and vertical axes.

  • gradient-Vert—Sets a top to bottom gradient.

  • gradient-Hort—Sets a left to right gradient.

OrientationSpecify the direction of the bars. Available options are vertical or horizontal.
Show LegendEnables the displays of the chart legend.
Show Bar ValuesEnables the display of bar values.

Table 199. (Live) Bar Chart Category Axis Properties

Category Axis PropertyDescription
TitleEnables the display of the category axis title.
Show LabelsEnables the display of category axis labels.

Table 200. (Live) Bar Chart Fact Axis Properties

Fact Axis PropertyDescription
TitleEnables the display of the fact axis title.
Show LabelsEnables the display of fact labels.
AutoEnable to calculate the lower and upper values scale of the data set automatically. The scale is recalculated automatically when the data set is refreshed. To specify a minimum and maximum scale manually, disable this field.
Min:Enter the minimum data value on the values scale. This option is disabled if Auto is enabled.
Max:Enter the maximum data value on the value scale. This option is disabled if Auto is enabled.