Choosing the Right Chart Type

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The best chart for your dashboard depends on the story you want your data to tell. Use this quick-reference table to find the right visual for your goals.

If you want to...	Use this Chart	Best for...	Example
Compare locations or programs	Vertical or Horizontal Bar	Seeing which regions have the highest scores or most audits.
Track trends over time	Line Chart	Seeing if performance is improving or declining across months/weeks.
See proportions	Pie Chart	Viewing "Pass vs. Fail" percentages or a breakdown of response types.
Highlight one key number	Single Value	Showing a total count or an overall organization score.
Measure a goal	Gauge Chart	Tracking performance against a specific target (like a speedometer).
View Sentiment	NPS®	Displaying your Net Promoter Score at a glance.
See common themes	Word Cloud	Quickly identifying the most used words in comments or feedback.
Review details	Record List	Scrolling through a list of recent individual audit results.
Export or summarize	Data Table	Creating a clean list of scores that can be exported to CSV.

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Next Steps

Now that you’ve picked your chart type, learn the logic behind building it:

1. Chart Builder Basics: 3 Steps to Success: A simple way to plan the data inside your first chart.