An area chart or area graph displays graphically quantitive data. It is based on the line chart. The area between axis and line are commonly emphasized with colors, textures and hatchings.

Data format#

Area chart accepts two or more columns. The second through the last column must be numeric.

Dimension (X Axis)	Measure Y-Axis	Measure Y-Axis 2	...
Label 1	Value 1	Value 2	...
Label 2	Value 1	Value 2	...
Label 3	Value 1	Value 2	...
...	...	...	...