How to Create Several Bar Charts Using Small Multiples

Introduction

This article describes how to create several bar charts using small multiples (panel charts).  Starting with an existing table like this:

We will end up with several small bar charts like this:

Requirements

• A table with at least two columns and one row.

Method

1. Select Visualization > Bar > Small Multiples Bar.

2. Under Inputs > DATA SOURCE > Output in 'Pages' select the table that you want to base the chart on.

3. Under Chart > APPEARANCE change the value in Number of rows of panels to 1 (this will ensure the three charts end up next to each other. Setting this to 2 or higher would show the charts one above the other).

4. OPTIONAL: Under Chart > DATA SERIES > Color palette change the palette to Rainbow.

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

See Also

How to Create a Bar Chart from a Variable

How to Create a Bar Chart from a Table

How to Create a Clustered Bar Chart

How to Create a Stacked Bar Chart

How to Customize the Color of a Single Category in a Bar, Column, or Pyramid Visualization

How to Apply a Gradient Palette to a Bar, Column, or Pyramid Visualization