COMBO: COLUMN + LINE

Combined column and line chart showing growth in flavored tobacco policies

WHY USE A COMBINATION COLUMN + LINE CHART?

Sometimes a data story can best be told by combining two data visualization formats together in one visual, known as a combination or combo chart. Commonly that is done by adding a line to a bar or area chart to show trends or progress toward benchmarks. 

 

What’s included in this downloadable Excel file:
the template and instructions for a combination column + line chart

 

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