Two-dimensional Bar Charts

Bar charts are the most common type of business chart and are especially useful for comparative analysis when you want to focus on comparing values and place less emphasis on time. Use a bar chart to illustrate comparisons among individual items.

Two-dimensional bar charts are plotted using a single item in each of the x pane and y pane in the data layout. The z pane is not populated in 2‑D bar charts.

To create a two-dimensional bar chart:

Select a bar chart format from the Chart drop-down list box.
The default chart format is Vertical Bar.
Drag a label item from Elements to the data layout.
Data labels are displayed on the horizontal axis in the Chart area.
Drag a value from Elements to the y pane of the data layout.
A chart is plotted that summarizes the selected value on the y axis as it relates to the subcategories of the label item x axis.
Interactive Reporting automatically scales the data represented on the y axis and adds appropriate labels. The Legend provides an index of label information with a coordinated color scheme.
To use a different 2‑D chart format, select another 2‑D chart from the Chart drop-down list box.

To display bar values:

Select Show Bar Values on the shortcut menu.
Select the placement of values on the bar:
- Inside
- Over
- Outside
- None

To show the gap between bars, click a bar and select Show Bar Gap on the shortcut menu.

To show the borders of a bar, click a bar and select Show Bar Border on the shortcut menu