Percent Line Charts

Description

A percent line chart is similar to a stacked line chart, except that it shows percentages of the whole, while a stacked line chart shows proportions of the total.

In the example, Service Line forms the X-axis data and Service is included as a sub-group. The result is a chart which shows what percentages the different services (Activities, Bungalow, Excursion, etc.) contribute to the entire revenue for the Accommodation, Food & Drinks, and Recreation service lines.

Suitable for

Showing what percentage each group contributes to the total.

Keep in Mind

You can use more than one measure object for the Y-axis as long as the objects are of the same type and scale, such as Number of Guests and Future Guests.

Percent Line Chart Tips

• You can give the chart a 3D look.
• You can flip the horizontal and vertical axes.
• For best results, don't load up the X-axis with numerous dimension objects.

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