Best For
Comparisons
Category
Column Charts
Complexity
Simple
Description
Columns for different series placed side by side within each category
Finance Example
Comparing budget vs actual profit for each quarter
Power BI Fields
X-axis (categories), Y-axis (values), Legend (series)
Supports Time Series
Tips
Limit to 3-4 series for readability, excellent for direct comparisons
Visual Example
When to Avoid
When to Use
Compare categories directly across groups. Compare exact values instead of totals or percentages.