Chart types in a paginated report (Report Builder)
Applies to: 
Microsoft Report Builder (SSRS)
Power BI Report Builder
Report Designer in SQL Server Data Tools
It is important to choose an appropriate chart type for the type of data that you are presenting in a paginated report. This will determine how well the data can be interpreted when put in chart form. For example, if your dataset contains a lot of data points relative to the size of the chart, it may be better presented using an area, line, or scatter chart. For discussion on how to prepare your data depending on the chart type selected, see Charts (Report Builder and SSRS).
Note
You can create and modify paginated report definition (.rdl) files in Microsoft Report Builder, Power BI Report Builder, and in Report Designer in SQL Server Data Tools.
Choosing a Chart Type
Each chart type has unique characteristics to help you visualize your dataset. You can use any chart type to display your data, but your data will be easier to read when you use a chart type that is suitable to your data, based on what you are trying to show in your report. The following table summarizes chart features that affect the suitability of a chart to your particular dataset.
You can change the chart type after you have created it. For more information, see Change a Chart Type (Report Builder and SSRS).
Examples of many of these types of charts are available as sample reports. For more information about downloading sample reports, see Report Builder and Report Designer sample reports.
| Chart type | Display ratio data | Display stock data | Display linear data | Display multi-value data |
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| Area Charts (Report Builder and SSRS) |  |
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| Bar Charts (Report Builder and SSRS) | |
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| Data Bars | |
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| Column Charts (Report Builder and SSRS) | |
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| Line Charts (Report Builder and SSRS) | |
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| Pie Charts (Report Builder and SSRS) | |
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| Polar Charts (Report Builder and SSRS) | |
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| Range Charts (Report Builder and SSRS) | |
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| Scatter Charts (Report Builder and SSRS) | |
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| Shape Charts (Report Builder and SSRS) | |
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| Sparklines | |
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| Stock Charts (Report Builder and SSRS) | |
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