An area chart is similar to a line chart, except that it displays the area below the line in addition to the line itself. This can be helpful for displaying more information than a line chart, particularly when there are many data points. In fact, it essentially combines a line graph with a bar chart to show changes in quantities of data. Data points on an area chart are connected by a line, and the areas below the line are shaded like they are in bar graphs. There are a few different types of area charts, including the horizontal area ...Read more
