How to Create a Stacked Bar Chart

Introduction

This article describes how to create a stacked bar chart from an existing table like this:

To a chart like this:

The same process can be used to create a bar chart where the total does not add up to 100%. For example, the below chart was created using the same data as above, but replacing the percentages with the count for each cell:

Requirements

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

Method

1. Select Visualization > Bar > Stacked Bar.

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

3. Under Inputs > OUTPUT check the box labeled Stack series.

4. OPTIONAL: Under Chart > DATA SERIES > Color palette change the palette to Colorblind safe colors.

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 Several Bar Charts Using Small Multiples

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