Question 1

What is an area chart?

Accepted Answer

An area chart is a line chart with the area below the line filled in, emphasizing changes in quantity along with the trend of values.

Question 2

What chart is similar to an area chart?

Accepted Answer

It looks similar to a Line Chart.

Question 3

When should you use an area chart?

Accepted Answer

It is well suited for showing how data changes over time, or changes in the total of multiple data series.

Question 4

When is an area chart not suitable?

Accepted Answer

When there are too many data series, visibility decreases and comparing individual data becomes difficult, so it is not suitable.

Question 5

Please tell me the basics of how to use this site.

Accepted Answer

In the "Data Input" section, enter the chart labels (horizontal axis) and the values for each data series (column). Adjust the appearance under "Chart Style", check the preview, and then download the chart image with the "Save" button.

Question 6

How do I save the chart I created?

Accepted Answer

Click the "Save" button below the preview area to download your chart in PNG/JPEG/SVG format with a specified quality. To change the aspect ratio, drag the handle at the bottom-right of the preview border to adjust it.

Question 7

How do I add multiple data series (areas of different colors)?

Accepted Answer

Click the "+" icon at the top-right of the data input table to open the settings screen for adding a new data series (column). Here you can set the series name, color, line thickness, opacity, and more before adding it.

Question 8

Can I display the chart in a "stacked" format?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can. Turn on the "Stacked" switch in the "Chart Style" section, and each set of data will be displayed stacked on top of each other.

Question 9

I want to change the shape of the chart line (how it curves).

Accepted Answer

From "Line Style" in the "Chart Style" section, you can choose from several styles such as straight lines or smooth curves to change the appearance of the line.

Question 10

How do I adjust the color or opacity of the area?

Accepted Answer

Click the pencil icon next to each data series label. An editing screen opens where you can change the color with a color picker or adjust the opacity (transparency) with a slider.

Question 11

How can I save the chart as an image?

Accepted Answer

Click the "Download Image" button below the preview area to download your chart in PNG/JPEG/SVG format with your chosen quality. If you want to change the aspect ratio, drag the handle at the bottom-right corner of the preview frame to adjust it.

Question 12

Is there an auto-save feature?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there is. Your chart data is saved automatically to your browser's local storage. When you reload the page, or close and reopen your browser, you can restore the saved data. You can also revert to the default data by pressing the reset button at the top-right of the data input area. Local storage data is saved only in your browser and is not shared with other users. If local storage is disabled in your browser settings, the auto-save feature will not work. Clearing your browser cache will also delete the saved data.

Question 13

How do I save my data temporarily?

Accepted Answer

Click the "Save & Publish Chart" button below the preview area to temporarily save your chart. You can re-edit it later using the URL and password issued when you saved it. You can also publish the chart publicly via URL.

Question 14

How do I load saved data?

Accepted Answer

You can load a chart using the "Resume from Saved Data" button. When loading, enter the URL and password issued when you saved it.

Question 15

Can I bulk-enter data via CSV or copy & paste?

Accepted Answer

Open the dialog from the "Bulk Input" button, then copy and paste from a spreadsheet/Excel or an HTML table, or select a CSV file. Please check the screen for what to enter in each row and column. After pasting, edit it in the preview and click "Confirm & Apply" to reflect it in the chart.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is an area chart?

Q.What chart is similar to an area chart?

Q.When should you use an area chart?

Q.When is an area chart not suitable?

Q.Please tell me the basics of how to use this site.

Q.How do I save the chart I created?

Q.How do I add multiple data series (areas of different colors)?

Q.Can I display the chart in a "stacked" format?

Q.I want to change the shape of the chart line (how it curves).

Q.How do I adjust the color or opacity of the area?

Q.How can I save the chart as an image?

Q.Is there an auto-save feature?

Q.How do I save my data temporarily?

Q.How do I load saved data?

Q.Can I bulk-enter data via CSV or copy & paste?