Best For
TrendsProportions
Category
Area Charts
Complexity
Medium
Description
Multiple area charts stacked on top of each other. Each category's values build on the previous one
Finance Example
Total revenue by region (North, South, East, West) over time
Power BI Fields
X-axis (time), Y-axis (values), Legend (categories)
Supports Time Series
Tips
Keep categories manageable (3-6 max), ensure clear color distinction
Visual Example
When to Avoid
When to Use
To show how different categories contribute to a total over time. Useful when you want both the overall trend and individual contribution of each series.