Best For
Proportions
Category
Column Charts
Complexity
Medium
Description
Each column scaled to 100%, with segments showing relative percentages
Finance Example
Percentage share of expenses (salaries, rent, supplies) across departments
Power BI Fields
X-axis (categories), Y-axis (values), Legend (segments)
Supports Time Series
Tips
Best for comparing relative composition over time or across categories
Visual Example
When to Avoid
When to Use
To focus on proportions rather than absolute values