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# Column and bar charts

Column and bar charts are among the most recognizable visualizations for data. Column charts display their data vertically, while bar charts display the same data horizontally.

![Column chart](/files/XUQ2NLA8SBHypGdlCcfk)

Column and bar charts are good for just about every kind of data; however, they tend to work best when you do not have a large number of variables to display. Drilling down into your data is easy: just double-click on a column or bar in the report.

![Bar chart](/files/AhAnW29EYp2pxMvafABS)

| Property                       | Definition                                                                                                                                                            | Available In              |
| ------------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------- |
| **Data Labels**                | Use this to label the data features of your report with what is represented. You can also choose to display no data labels, or specify where you want them to appear. | All column and bar charts |
| Column or Line **Data Labels** | Use this to put data labels on your columns or lines, or both.                                                                                                        | Column/Line combo charts  |
| **Trend Type**                 | Shows a trend type of none or linear. If you choose linear, you can name your trend line and set the width of it.                                                     | Column charts             |


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