This article describes how to create a clustered column visualization from an existing table like this:
To a visualization like this:
Requirements
At least one of the following:
- Two variables or variable sets
- A table with at least two columns and at least one row
Method 1- via the visualization menu
- Select Visualization
> Column > Column.
- Click on the page to place the visualization.
- Under Data > Data Source > Data select the table that you want to base the chart on. Alternatively, you can drag a variable or variable set into or select one from Data > Data Source > Variables and select/drag the second variable into Data > Data Source > Groups.
- OPTIONAL: Under the Chart tab, you can make further modifications to the appearance.
- Click Calculate and/or ensure that Automatic is checked.
Method 2- use an existing table
- Select the table and from the object inspector, go to Visualization > Column > Column.
- OPTIONAL: Under the Chart tab, you can make further modifications to the appearance.
- Click Calculate and/or ensure that Automatic is checked.
Note
Important information about editing captions:
Visualization caption edits may not be retained when a visualization with a nested table is switched back to table. Normally, this only occurs when you double-click the caption and edit the text directly. As a workaround, we recommend using Properties > CAPTION > Edit caption to edit your captions.
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