# Horizontal bar chart

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

A horizontal bar chart is a variation of the traditional bar chart where the bars are plotted horizontally instead of vertically. In a horizontal bar chart, the categories or groups are displayed along the vertical axis, while the numerical values are represented by the length of the bars along the horizontal axis.

### Create a horizontal bar chart&#x20;

Read this section to learn about how to create a chart [here](https://doc.dataflake.co/visualizations/create-a-chart)&#x20;

### Style a horizontal bar chart&#x20;

Read [this section](https://doc.dataflake.co/custom-charts/quick-styling-toolbar) 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](https://doc.dataflake.co/custom-charts/right-styling-panel)&#x20;