How to create an area chart
The area chart is similar to the line chart except that the area below the line is filled, use this chart to plot data over time or categories (non-numeric).
The time interval must be evenly distributed, use the scatter chart if not. The image above demonstrates time values (years) evenly distributed from 2010 to 2016 (x-axis).
How to build
- Select the data you want to graph.
- Go to tab "Insert".
- Press with left mouse button on the "Insert line or area chart" button.
- Press with left mouse button on the "Area" button.
How to add a second series
- Press with right mouse button on on chart.
- Press with mouse on "Select Data...".
- Press with left mouse button on "Add" button.
- Press with left mouse button on "Series values:" button.
- Select the data source.
- Press Enter
- Press with left mouse button on OK button.
- Press with left mouse button on OK button.
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