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      Column Chart

      This comprehensive guide will cover everything about Column Charts in Mokkup.

      When to Use?

      A column chart is a way to compare data values across different groups with the help of vertical bars. It is often used to show comparisons, trends, and distributions in a simple way.

      • For distinct categories like months, products, or regions and want to compare their values visually.
      • To illustrate trends or changes in data over time or across categories,
      • To emphasize the differences in data values, especially when some values are significantly larger or smaller than others.
      • To show the distribution of data points within each category.
      • Need to rank items based on their values, a column chart provides a clear way to compare their magnitudes.

      How to Create?

      Creating a New Project:

      • Click on ‘Create new’ from the home page
      • Setup the project by filling in the name and choosing the frame size
      • Drag & Drop the column chart on to the canvas or click on it to add from the left menu
      • Resize it on the canvas and place in the desired location
      • Edit it from the customize element menu which opens on element selection

      Using a Mokkup Template

      • Choose a template from the template library and click ‘Use Template’
      • Select the column chart that needs modification
      • Resize it on the canvas and place in the desired location
      • Edit it from the customize element menu which opens on element selection

      Tip: Mokkup elements have multiple variations that can be accessed by double-clicking on the element or clicking Variation in the customize element menu.

      How to Customize?

      Mokkup allows various customization options for all elements. These customization options are present in the menu on the left side. The edit options are broken into 2 sections - Data and Customize. 

      Data

      Anything related to the data populated in the chart or the chart type can be found here.

      1. Edit Data

      • Add, remove, or modify the pre-built dataset for the chart here
      • To add more columns/lines to the chart, click ‘+’ on the right of the dataset table. Once a new dataset column is added, fill in the values, and the chart will reflect the new column. Click on ‘-’ to remove any additional dataset columns.
      • Click ‘+’ below the dataset table to add more values to the X-Axis. Once a new row is added to the dataset, edit the values, and the chart will reflect the same. Click on ‘-’ to remove any additional dataset rows.

      2. Switch Chart

      It is an easy way to switch between different chart types. Column charts can be switched to a simple bar chart, line chart, area chart, or combo chart from this menu.

      Customize

      This is the default tab that opens when an element is selected. All element customizations can be done in this tab. Each sub-section will be explained below.

      1. Details

      Edit the basic chart details here

      Title
      • Change the title of the chart here. Toggle off if not needed.
      Alignment
      • Adjust the title alignment to either left, center, or right of the element.

       2. X-Axis

      All settings related to the X-axis are present here.

      Axis
      • Toggle off if the chart doesn’t need an X-axis.
      Title
      • Add a label for the axis here. Toggle off if not needed.
      Gridlines
      • Add/remove vertical gridlines to the chart by toggling on/off.

      3. Y-Axis

      All settings related to the Y-axis are present here.

      Axis
      • Toggle off if the chart doesn’t need a Y-axis.
      Assign Dataset
      • If the chart contains multiple datasets, use this to assign datasets to a secondary axis.
      Primary Axis
      • Add or remove the axis label by turning the ‘Title’ toggle on or off.
      • Edit the axis range by changing the Min/Max values in ‘Range’ and setting the step size.
      Secondary Axis
      • This is active only if a dataset is assigned to this axis.
      • Add/remove the axis label by turning the ‘Title’ toggle on/off.
      • Edit the axis range by changing Min/Max values in ‘Range’ and setting the step size.
      Gridlines
      • Add/remove horizontal gridlines to the chart by toggling on/off.

      4. Properties

      Contains all the settings that play a role in the aesthetics of the chart.

      Column Width
      • Use the slider to adjust the width/thickness of the columns in the chart.
      Data Labels
      • Add or remove data labels from the chart by toggling on or off.
      • Change the position in which they appear by selecting one of the options in the ‘Position’ drop-down.
      Legends
      • Add/remove legends to the chart by toggling on/off.
      • Change the position in which they appear by selecting one of the options in the ‘Position’ drop-down.

      5. Add Ons

      Contains additional elements that can be added to the chart.

      Buttons
      • Toggle on/off to add/remove buttons in the chart.
      • Add multiple buttons by clicking ‘Add Button’.
      • Adjust their alignment to either left, center, or right of the element using ‘Alignment’.
      • Edit the button's content by clicking on ‘Title 1’ text in this menu.
      • Delete any button by clicking the ‘trash’ icon near the name of the button.
      Dropdowns
      • Toggle on or off to add or remove dropdowns in the chart
      • Adjust their alignment to either the left, center, or right of the element using ‘Alignment’
      • Add dropdowns by clicking the ‘+’ icon
      • Reorder them by clicking the ‘Settings’ icon
      • Delete them by clicking the ‘Trash’ icon 
      • The title can be edited in the ‘Edit Text’ field, and values can be added by entering values in the ‘Add Values’ field
      KPIs
      • Toggle on or off to add or remove KPIs from the chart. 
      • Add KPIs by clicking the ‘+’ icon
      • Reorder them by clicking the ‘Arrow’ icon
      • Delete them by clicking the ‘Trash’ icon. 
      • Adjust their alignment to either the left, center, or right of the element using ‘Alignment’. 
      • The title can be edited in the ‘Edit Text’ field, and values can be edited in the ‘Measured Value’ and ‘Percentage Change’ fields.
      Text
      • Toggle on or off to add or remove text boxes in the chart. Enter any information that needs to be included for the chart by editing the ‘Text’ field. 
      • Adjust the alignment to either the left, center, or right of the element using ‘Alignment’. 
      • Change the font weight to normal, medium, or bold from ‘Font weight’.

      Tip: Some add-ons cannot be used together in an element. For example, turning on the KPIs toggle will automatically switch off legends, and vice versa.

      6. Variation

      • This button opens the 'Choose Style' pop-up. 
      • Choose an alternative design for the element. 
      • Can also access the pop-up by double-clicking on any selected element.
      • Using the above-described customization methods, it is also possible to create various element variants.

      7. Design Customizations

      • This will access the 'Design Customizations' menu when clicked. 
      • Use this to change your active theme and utilize customization options to adjust the canvas accordingly.
      • For more information, please refer to this article.

      This was an in-depth introduction to using and editing a Mokkup column chart. For additional inquiries, please ask our Chatbot or contact support.

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