- Pie charts present percentages. Limit the slices to 4-6 and also counterpoint the most considerable slice by using color or bursting slice.
- Vertical bar charts display variations in quantity over time. It is the best way if you can limit the bar to 4-8.
- Horizontal bar charts compare quantities. Such as comparing sale amounts in four regions of company.
- Line charts explain trends. For instance, a simple line chart showing that our sales have gone up every year.
- Tables are generally suited to side-by-side comparisons of quantitative data.