Add a Chart

To add a chart or table to your design:

• In the left sidebar, select Charts.

  

• Choose from a variety of chart types to best visualize your data:

  Basic Table
  - Table

  

  Pie Charts
  - Pie, Half-Pie, Donut Pie, Half-Donut
  

  Column & Bar Charts
  - Column, Grouped Column, Stacked Column, Percentage Column, Combination
  - Bar, Grouped Bar, Stacked Bar, Percentage Bar, Histogram
  

  Lines & Area Charts
  - Single Line, Lines, Area, Area-Spline, Percentage Area
  - Single Spline, Splines, Stacked Area, Stacked Area-Spline, Percentage Area-Spline
  

  Bubble Charts
  - Cloud Bubble
  

  Stat Charts
  - Donut Stat, Donut, Half-Donut Stat, Half-Donut
  - Progress Bar Stat, Progress Bar, Icon Stat, Icon
  

  Scatter Charts
  - Scatter Plot, Scatter Bubble
  

  Hierarchical Charts
  - Pyramid, Funnel
  

  Other Charts
  - Tree Map, Word Cloud
  

  👉 You can resize the chart to fit the area on your design canvas you want to fill.

Add Data to a Chart

1. Select the chart.

2. Click Edit Chart in the top toolbar, or simply double-click the chart to open the Edit Chart panel.

   

3. Click the Data tab in the Edit Chart panel on the right.

   

4. Type or paste values into the spreadsheet — your chart updates automatically on the design canvas.

   

5. To customize further:

   • Change the Legend color using the color picker under the Legend heading in the Setup tab.

   • Toggle the legend on/off to show or hide it.
      

     

Import Data from Another App

You can easily import or paste data into your chart:

Option 1: Upload a file

1. Select the chart, then click Edit Chart in the top toolbar.

   

2. In the panel, click Browse Files.

   

3. Select a .csv or .xlsx file from your device.

4. The data will automatically import into your chart spreadsheet.

Option 2: Copy and paste from a spreadsheet

1. Copy the data from Google Sheets or Excel (CTRL+C / CMD+C).

2. Paste it directly into the Venngage chart spreadsheet (CTRL+V / CMD+V).

Add Alt Text to Your Chart

To make your design accessible:

1. Select the chart.

2. Click Alt Text in the top toolbar to open the Add Alt Text modal.

   

3. Write a short, clear description of what the chart represents.
    

   

4. You can also use the Auto-generate Alt Text feature to automatically create a description for your image based on its content.

   

5. Click Save when done.

🗒️ Tip: Writing alt text for charts can be challenging because they often contain complex information. Learn more about writing effective alt text for charts in this guide.

✨ Adding and describing your charts not only enhances your design but also ensures accessibility for all viewers. Combine visuals with clear data and descriptive alt text for the best impact.

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