Bar graphs are an excellent way to present comparisons and changes in data over time. This article discusses different types, when to use bar graphs, how to make bar charts, and bar graph examples.

Bar Graph Templates You can generate bar graphs like these from data with SmartDraw.

This graph shows the highest grossing movies. Make your own bar graphs with data.

The two most common forms are vertical bar graphs and horizontal bar graphs. There are two more complex variations of the standard bar graph: a stacked bar chart and a clustered or grouped bar chart.

This horizontal bar graph was generated automatically from data using SmartDraw. Make bar charts like this easily.

This bar chart shows unemployment rates. Make bar graphs easily from data using SmartDraw.

Make bar graphs like this example about phone market share. You can import your own data quickly and easily. Adjust colors and other attributes easily.

A line graph is used to visualize the value of something over time. Read how to create a line graph. See line graph examples.

This graph about stock performance was created with SmartDraw. Import your data and make your own.

Infographic Chart Templates Browse infographic chart templates and examples you can make with SmartDraw.