# Charts

The chart format converts your list data into visual graphs and diagrams to help identify trends, patterns, and outliers.

## Chart integration[​](#chart-integration "Direct link to Chart integration")

Charts work directly with your existing data:

* **Filter compatibility** - charts respect all applied list filters
* **Data refresh** - charts update when the underlying data is refreshed
* **Multiple chart types** - choose from various visualization styles
* **Interactive elements** - click on chart elements to drill down into data

## Chart types[​](#chart-types "Direct link to Chart types")

Available chart types:

* **Column charts** - vertical bars comparing values across categories
* **Horizontal bar charts** - horizontal bars for category comparison
* **Line charts** - show trends over time
* **Scatter plots** - reveal correlations between variables
* **Pie charts** - display proportional relationships
* **Stacked column charts** - compare category breakdowns side by side

## Use cases[​](#use-cases "Direct link to Use cases")

Chart format works best for:

* **Sales analysis** - revenue trends, product performance, regional comparisons
* **Performance tracking** - KPIs, metrics over time, goal progress
* **Data exploration** - discovering patterns and relationships
* **Executive reporting** - high-level summaries and dashboards
* **Trend identification** - spotting changes and anomalies

![Chart format showing a column chart of record data grouped by category](/assets/images/charts-12bd21ed2f9758d8f853e930d365bdab.png)

## Benefits[​](#benefits "Direct link to Benefits")

* **Visual communication** - share findings with stakeholders using clear visuals
* **Pattern recognition** - spot trends that might be missed in tables
* **Decision support** - make data-driven choices with visual evidence

## Related[​](#related "Direct link to Related")

* [About lists](/user-guide/app-records-list/about-lists.md) - list configuration, filtering, sorting, and all available formats
* [Dashboards](/user-guide/app-records-list/dashboards.md) - combine multiple charts and reports into a single page