Stacked area Part of FusionCharts XT
The stacked area 2D chart shows multiple area charts, corresponding to multiple data sets, stacked on top of one another. Data values are plotted as data points that are connected using line segments. The chart puts emphasis on the magnitude of change over time and effectively highlights the total value across a trend. It can be used to compare data like the sales figures for various products.
Best Practices for Using Stacked Area Charts: Key Tips :
- Start the x-axis at 0 to accurately reflect the proportionate difference in data.
- Use appropriate color to show the trend.