Bar vs. Line Chart Part 4
Here is a recap of the posts for this series:
- Bar vs. Line Chart Part 4 – My Preference
- Bar vs. Line Chart Part 3 – Stacked Bar Example 2
- Bar vs. Line Chart Part 2 – Column Panel, Sparklines and Waterfall Chart
- Bar vs. Line Chart Part 1 – Small Multiples Line Graph
Here is the original stacked bar chart that GE used in its 2006 annual report.
This is my enhanced version of the data using a line graph. The only part missing, which could be added easily is the total for all business segments.
The main reason I prefer this graph over the stacked bar chart is because I can quickly see the change for each business segment over the five year period. There is no referencing letters to a legend or illusion from stacking the segments. If you’re color blind it wouldn’t matter with this graph. Another plus is the minimal amount of real estate that this one takes up. Best of all, this is very close to a default Excel line graph with minimal formatting changes.
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