How to create a Chart from a list in SharePoint Online
One of the frequent requirements on Intranet sites is to display some sort of charts/graphs. In addition to spicing up the look and feel of a page, the charts p
One of the frequent requirements on Intranet sites is to display some sort of charts/graphs. In addition to spicing up the look and feel of a page, the charts provide some valuable insight and information. Usually, the data and corresponding graphs/reports reside in Power BI or 3rd party databases.
However, sometimes you just need to display a really simple graph, based on just a few data points.
Moreover, with the revamp of the Microsoft Lists app, lists have become a popular choice for data storage among SharePoint and Teams users. So in case, your data resides in a list, there is a hidden gem in SharePoint called Quick Chart Web Part, which will allow you to build and display a graph on a SharePoint page. Let me explain.
- What is a List?
- What is a Chart?
- What is a Quick Chart Web Part?
- Use Case
- How to create a Chart from a list in SharePoint Online
- Important Notes about Quick Chart Web Part in SharePoint Online
What is a SharePoint Chart WebPart
A SharePoint Chart Web Part is a type of web part that you can add to a SharePoint page to display a chart or graph based on data from a SharePoint list or library. The Chart Web Part allows you to select the data to include in the chart, as well as specify the chart type and customize the appearance of the chart.
To use the Chart Web Part, you first need to create a SharePoint list or library that contains the data you want to use for the chart. You can then add the Chart Web Part to a page and configure it to use the data from the list or library. You can specify which fields in the list or library should be used for the chart's data series, labels, and legend, and you can choose from a variety of chart types, such as bar charts, line charts, pie charts, and more.
The Chart Web Part is a useful tool for displaying data in a visually appealing and easy-to-understand format. It can be especially useful for presenting data trends or comparisons, or for highlighting key data points.