{"id":21885,"date":"2021-12-28T13:43:49","date_gmt":"2021-12-28T13:43:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.highcharts.com\/blog\/?p=21885"},"modified":"2026-01-13T11:24:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T11:24:03","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-chart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.highcharts.com\/blog\/best-practices\/how-to-choose-the-right-chart\/","title":{"rendered":"How to choose the right chart"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are wondering how to choose the right chart, this article is for you.
\nChoosing the right chart or graph could be an amazing journey if you follow these simple steps:<\/p>\n

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  1. Know your data type<\/li>\n
  2. Know your objective<\/li>\n
  3. Choose the chart type<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you are aware of your data type and objective, jump straight to the Chart Chooser tool and start having fun. By the way, the Chart Chooser tool<\/b><\/a> helps you narrow down chart choices based on your data type and objective. However, keep reading if you want to know more and\/or refresh your memory about data types and visualization objectives so that you can create compelling charts or graphs.<\/p>\n

    Let’s get started.<\/p>\n

    1. Know your data type<\/h2>\n

    The first step is to identify the data type. It is essential to know your data type, so you choose the right mathematical techniques and chart types to extract insights from the data. There are two types of data: categorical<\/b> and continuous<\/b>. If you are not familiar with those data types, feel free to check the previous articles about Categorical Data Type 101<\/b><\/a> and Continuous Data Type 101<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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