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A Simple Bar Chart
Learn how to create a simple bar chart using DataPicta.

This tutorial guides you through creating a data visualization using sample data in DataPicta.

Go to app.datapicta.com to open the DataPicta application.

1. Introduction

You will learn how to load sample data, search for specific entries, and customize your chart type.

Introduction

2. Open the Add Data Dialog

The first thing to do is loading some data, you can open the 'Add Data' dialog by clicking 'Data'.

Open the Add Data Dialog

3. Use Sample Data

For this tutorial we use one of the many sample datasets in DataPicta. Click 'Use Sample Data'.

Use Sample Data

4. Search Dataset

Click the search box and search for the "Product Sales" dataset.

Search Dataset

5. Select Product Sales Data

Click "Product Sales" to load this data.

Select Product Sales Data

6. Add Data to Visualization

Click "Add data" to include this data in your chart.

Add Data to Visualization

7. Open the Picta Dialog

Open the "Add Picta" dialog to add a Picta to your chart.

Open the Picta Dialog

8. Choose Bar Picta

Click "Bar" to add the bar picta to your chart.

Choose Bar Picta

9. Done

And that's it, you created a simple bar chart. You can now save, publish and share your creation.

Done