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# Bar chart

### When should we use a bar chart? <a href="#od_89fc757a" id="od_89fc757a"></a>

Bar charts are useful in various situations, and they are particularly effective when you want to display and compare the values of different categories or groups.&#x20;

### Create a bar chart&#x20;

Read this section to learn about how to create a chart [here](/visualizations/create-a-chart.md)&#x20;

### Style a bar chart&#x20;

Read [this section](/custom-charts/quick-styling-toolbar.md) to learn about how to use quick styling toolbar&#x20;

### Advanced styling options&#x20;

Read this section to learn about styling chart with many advanced options [here](/custom-charts/right-styling-panel.md)&#x20;