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Chart Types

The Chart control contains various chart types. Each chart type defines a unique set of requirements based on its features, including:

  • The number of Y values to plot.

  • Number of series allowed.

  • Chart types it cannot be combined with.

  • Customization features.

  • Marker support.

  • 3D support.

In This Section

  • 100% Stacked Area Chart
    Displays multiple series of data as stacked areas. The cumulative proportion of each stacked element is always 100% of the Y axis.

  • 100% Stacked Bar Chart
    Displays multiple series of data as stacked bars. The cumulative proportion of each stacked element is always 100% of the Y axis.

  • 100% Stacked Column Chart
    Displays multiple series of data as stacked columns. The cumulative proportion of each stacked element is always 100% of the Y axis.

  • Area Chart
    Emphasizes the degree of change over time and shows the relationship of the parts to a whole.

  • Bar Chart
    Illustrates comparisons among individual items.

  • Box Plot Chart
    Consists of one or more box symbols that summarize the distribution of the data within one or more data sets.

  • Bubble Chart
    A variation of the Point chart type, where the data points are replaced by bubbles of different sizes.

  • Candlestick Chart
    Used to display stock information using high, low, open and close values.

  • Column Chart
    Uses a sequence of columns to compare values across categories.

  • Doughnut Chart
    Similar to the Pie chart type, except that it has a hole in the center.

  • Error Bar Chart
    Consists of lines with markers that are used to display statistical information about the data displayed in a graph.

  • FastLine Chart
    A variation of the Line chart that significantly reduces the drawing time of a series that contains a very large number of data points.

  • FastPoint Chart
    A variation of the Point chart type that significantly reduces the drawing time of a series that contains a very large number of data points.

  • Funnel Chart
    Displays in a funnel shape data that equals 100% when totaled.

  • Kagi Chart
    Displays a series of connecting vertical lines where the thickness and direction of the lines are dependent on the action of the price value.

  • Line Chart
    Illustrates trends in data with the passing of time.

  • Pie Chart
    Shows how proportions of data, shown as pie-shaped pieces, contribute to the data as a whole.

  • Point Chart
    Uses points to represent data points.

  • Point and Figure Chart
    Disregards the passage of time and only displays changes in prices.

  • Polar Chart
    A circular graph on which data points are displayed using the angle, and the distance from the center point.

  • Pyramid Chart
    Displays data that, when combined, equals 100%.

  • Radar Chart
    A circular chart that is used primarily as a data comparison tool.

  • Range Chart
    Displays a range of data by plotting two Y values per data point, with each Y value being drawn as a line chart.

  • Range Bar Chart
    Displays separate events that have beginning and end values.

  • Range Column Chart
    Displays a range of data by plotting two Y values per data point.

  • Renko Chart
    Displays a series of connecting vertical lines where the thickness and direction of the lines are dependent on the action of the price value.

  • Spline Chart
    A Line chart that plots a fitted curve through each data point in a series.

  • Spline Area Chart
    An Area chart that plots a fitted curve through each data point in a series.

  • Spline Range Chart
    Displays a range of data by plotting two Y values per data point, with each Y value drawn as a line chart.

  • Stacked Area Chart
    An Area chart that stacks two or more data series on top of one another.

  • Stacked Bar Chart
    Displays series of the same chart type as stacked bars.

  • Stacked Column Chart
    Used to compare the contribution of each value to a total across categories.

  • Step Line Chart
    Similar to the Line chart type, but uses vertical and horizontal lines to connect the data points in a series forming a step-like progression.

  • Stock Chart
    Displays significant stock price points including the open, close, high, and low price points.

  • Three Line Break Chart
    Displays a series of vertical boxes, or lines, that reflect changes in price values.

See Also

Reference

System.Windows.Forms.DataVisualization.Charting

System.Web.UI.DataVisualization.Charting

Other Resources

Technical Reference