In this lesson you will learn how to apply chart legends and labels to help understand the data being represented.
Before You Get Started
In order to add a chart, make sure to have the following:
- At least (1) completed Custom Report
- Goal in mind of how you want to see the data from the Custom Report to the Chart
- At least (1) category and (1) measure in a chart to access additional settings
Where to Start
Once a chart has been saved, additional settings are available.
- Select Settings to get started.
As chart settings are applied, make sure to Save changes as often as necessary.
Chart Settings
1. Legend Options
By default, the legend, or key to help readers understand the data, is not enabled.
- Select the checkbox Show Legend to enable a legend on the chart. The chart will be placed on the Bottom-Center by default.
Horizontal Alignment
- Horizontal Alignment tools can move the legend around the chart area horizontally, or from left to right. As show above, the legend can be moved from left, center, or right on the chart area.
Vertical Alignment
- Vertical Alignment tools can move the legend around the chart area vertically, or from top to bottom. As show above, the legend can be moved from top, center, or right on the chart area, in conjunction with horizontal alignment.
Float
- Float will make the legend appear anywhere on the chart area. The legend cannot be further moved or modified.
2. Title & Label Options
Show Chart Title
By default, Chart Title is set to the top center of the chart area.
- Select the checkbox Show Chart Title to display or remove the chart title.
Rotate Labels
When a legend is enabled, labels are pulled from the Custom Report Column Titles. By default, Labels are set to be horizontally displayed on the chart.
- Select the checkbox Rotate Labels to change the labels from horizontal to vertical on the chart.
Save Changes
- Apply changes by selecting Save.
- Enter a Chart Title, if not already entered.
- Optional Enter a Description about the chart.
- Select Close to NOT apply changes and go back.
- Select Save to continue.
Next Steps
Ready to learn more? Visit Charts to get started.
If your charts are complete, learn how to Export a Chart.