How to Create a Column Chart from a Table

Introduction

This article describes how to show data from two different table types: SUMMARY tables and crosstabs...

...as a column chart.

Requirements

• A table with one or more columns.

Method: from a one-column table

1. Select Visualization > Column > Column.

2. In the object inspector, under Inputs > DATA SOURCE > Output in 'Pages' select the table that you wish to chart. 

3. Click Calculate and/or ensure that Automatic is checked.

Method: from a multi-column table

1. Select Visualization > Column > Column.

2. In the object inspector, under Inputs > DATA SOURCE > Output in 'Pages' select the table that you wish to chart. 

3. Under Inputs > COLUMN MANIPULATIONS > Columns to show enter the label or index of the column. In this example, "Diet Coke" was entered.  Alternatively, the number 2 could have been entered (the index of the second column on the table).

4. Click Calculate and/or ensure that Automatic is checked.

See Also

How to Create a Column Chart from a Variable

How to Create a Column Chart from a Table

How to Create a Clustered Column Chart

How to Create a Stacked Column Chart

How to Create Several Column Charts Using Small Multiples

How to Add a Line to a Column Chart (Second Y-axis)

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