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# 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](/visualizations/create-a-chart.md)&#x20;

### Style a horizontal 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;