> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.usedaymark.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Chart Types

> Understand how Daymark selects charts for your questions

## Overview

Daymark chooses a chart or table based on the type of question you ask.
Use the guide below to understand what each chart type is best suited for.

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## Chart Selection Guide

| Chart Type      | Primary Goal          | Best Used For                                    |
| --------------- | --------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
| Pie             | Composition           | Showing parts of a whole                         |
| Scatter         | Correlation           | Finding relationships between two variables      |
| Funnel          | Sequence              | Identifying drop-offs in a process               |
| Bar (Multiple)  | Comparison            | Comparing different groups in the same category  |
| Bar (Stacked)   | Part-to-Whole + Total | Showing how categories contribute to a total sum |
| Line (Multiple) | Trends                | Tracking how several items change over time      |
| Table           | Detail                | Displaying high-precision, multi-variable data   |

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## Tips for Better Charts

* Use time-based questions for line charts
* Use category comparisons for bar charts
* Use funnels for conversion steps
* Use tables when exact values matter

Daymark will still choose the chart automatically, but clearer questions yield more useful visuals.