Bubble Chart

Bubble charts are useful for displaying data that has a third dimension. Bubble charts plot points for the X axis, Y axis, and represent relative size.

Bubble Chart Configuration

In addition to the General Chart Configuration options, the Bubble Chart Designer includes the following bubble-chart-specific settings on the Data tab:

• Y: Selects the Y axis values.
• X: Selects the X axis values.
• Size: Selects the property to use to determine the proportionate bubble size.

The Bubble Chart Designer also includes the following bubble-chart-specific settings on the Plot tab:

Series Chart Markers: The options in this category enable you to customize the data points, such as outlines, that appear on the bubbles:

• Enabled: Enables or disables series chart markers.
• Symbol: Selects a symbol to mark data points.
• Marker Radius: Defines the marker size in pixels.
• Fill Color: Defines the marker color.
• Outline Thickness: Defines the thickness of the marker outline.
• Outline Color: Defines the color of the marker outline.

The Bubble Chart Designer enables you to create filters for the X, Y, and Z (Size) axes from the Filters tab.