Feature Summary
Insert an area chart to display data trends over time through filled regions, emphasizing the range and total magnitude of value changes, and intuitively presenting the overall data trajectory.
Feature Description
| Feature Dimension | Description |
|---|---|
| Membership Restriction | No membership restriction |
| Version Restriction | No version restriction |
Steps
Insert an Area Chart
Feature Entry
「Insert」 tab → 「Area Chart」
- Select the cell range containing the data (ensure category headers and values are included)
- Click the 「Insert」 tab, select 「Area Chart」
- Then choose a specific subtype (Area Chart, Stacked Area Chart, 100% Stacked Area Chart, etc.)
- The area chart will be automatically generated; you can drag to adjust its position and size
FAQ
Q1: What is the difference between an area chart and a line chart?
- Solution: A line chart only uses lines to show trends, while an area chart fills color below the line, placing more emphasis on the magnitude of value changes and total value changes, making it visually more impactful than a line chart.
Q2: What are the requirements for selecting data series in an area chart?
- Solution: An area chart requires data to be arranged continuously by time or category. The horizontal axis is typically a time series, and the value axis represents continuously changing values, making it suitable for displaying cumulative trends or total value changes.
Notes
- Area charts are suitable for emphasizing the total volume and trend of data changes over time, and are not suitable for comparing discrete categories
- Multiple series in an area chart can produce overlapping effects; this can be optimized by adjusting transparency or switching to a stacked area chart
- Data for an area chart should be continuous; it is not recommended for discrete data with large fluctuations
- You can also quickly insert a bar chart by click「Chart」button from the「Home」tab